{"id":3630,"date":"2025-10-08T03:35:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T03:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e2bet77.net\/?p=3630"},"modified":"2025-10-08T03:35:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T03:35:12","slug":"ab-de-villiers-supports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e2bet77.net\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/ab-de-villiers-supports\/","title":{"rendered":"AB de Villiers supports BCCI\u2019s decision to appoint Shubman Gill as India\u2019s ODI captain; uncertain about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli\u2019s participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The BCCI has recently appointed Shubman Gill as India\u2019s new ODI captain, taking over from Rohit Sharma.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former South African captain AB de Villiers has praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India\u2019s (BCCI) decision to hand the ODI captaincy to Gill. He also hinted that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may not feature in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027, scheduled to be held across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement came when BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar unveiled the India squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series in Australia. Shubman Gill, who currently serves as India\u2019s Test captain and T20I vice-captain, will now lead the ODI side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not guaranteed that both Rohit and Virat will be around for the next World Cup. That may have influenced the decision to make Shubman Gill the ODI captain. He\u2019s young, in incredible form, and a fantastic leader. It\u2019s the right move because Shubman will have the chance to learn from two of India\u2019s most experienced and legendary players. It\u2019ll be fantastic for him to have their guidance during the tour, which is just around the corner. Fans can look forward to an exciting series,\u201d AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last represented India in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. Both legends have retired from T20Is and Test cricket and currently play only in ODIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt will take a lot from them,\u201d AB de Villiers on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli\u2019s chances for the 2027 World Cup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Rohit Sharma played a match-winning innings of 76 in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, while Virat Kohli scored a century against Pakistan and 84 in the semi-final against Australia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AB de Villiers discussed the possibility of the two veterans featuring in another ODI World Cup. He noted that while Rohit and Kohli remain keen, their selection will heavily depend on their fitness, form, and consistency over the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey find themselves in the ODI squad, and I think that\u2019s why they are hanging on\u2014to play another World Cup for Team India. It\u2019s wonderful to see. Whether it will happen, I honestly don\u2019t know. It depends on their form and whether they are playing enough cricket. It will take a lot from them to be there in 2027. It\u2019s still a long way off\u2014not too far, but not too close either. There\u2019s a lot of cricket to be played, and they need to maintain their performance. They\u2019ve got to score runs, and that should be the message from the selectors. As legendary as they are, Rohit Sharma<\/a> and Virat Kohli would walk straight into my team\u2014I wouldn\u2019t even question their past achievements,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AB de Villiers also highlighted that competition in the Indian team is fierce, which will keep Rohit and Kohli on their toes. At the same time, their presence will provide invaluable guidance and support to younger players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AB de Villiers \u201cWith the level of competition and quality in Team India these days, these two know they have to keep performing. Having them in the World Cup squad would be a tremendous asset for India. The priority, however, is always to score runs. I have no doubt they will deliver, and we\u2019ll see them at the 2027 World Cup. Along the way, they\u2019ll mentor many youngsters and help Shubman grow into a great captain,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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