Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On Rumoured Rift With Rohit Sharma Before IND vs AUS ODIs

By: Prachi Kapruwan

On: Saturday, October 18, 2025 4:34 PM

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Shubman Gill On AUS vs IND: Shubman Gill, the new ODI captain, had dismissed all the news of any clash with former Indian captain Rohit Sharma before the first clash against Australia on October 19, Sunday, in Perth. Before the ODI captaincy, Gill was appointed as the Test Captain too after Rohit Sharma’s retirement before the England tour.

Shubman Gill On AUS vs IND

Shubman Gill On AUS vs IND
Shubman Gill On AUS vs IND (Source : Social Media)

When Shubman Gill was appointed as India’s ODI captain, that decision of the management got a mixed response from the fans. While some felt this was a much-awaited decision for the long term, others felt that this was a wrong move to take captaincy from Rohit Sharma, as he helped India win back-to-back titles.

“Narrative Going On Outside Is Different”: Shubman Gill

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Shubman Gill (Source : Social Media)

The young skipper Shubman Gill admitted that there is no rift between him and Rohit Sharma after the shift of captaincy and dismissed all the rumors of the rift.

He said,

“The narrative that is going on outside is different, but there is nothing different in our relationship now. We are just like how we used to be before; everything is the same. He is very helpful. If there is any observation he makes after his years of experience, he tells me, and if there is anything I want to ask him, I go and ask him and ask his opinion and ask what he would have done in such a situation. I like to get the thoughts of everyone, and then, based on my understanding of the game, take the final decision.”

“Terrific Equation With Both Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli”: Shubman Gill

Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli (Source : Social Media)

Further, he also opened up on his relationship with the star duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Talking about which he said,

“I have a terrific equation with both Rohit bhai and Virat bhai. Whenever I have any doubts, I ask for their suggestions and take their advice. They do not hesitate in any way while telling me things.”

Now, as the ODI matches are near, it will be interesting to see how he will perform as Indian ODI captain.

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