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'My job is to support him' - Rohit Sharma on backing new skipper Shubman Gill

Ahead of the second one-day international against West Indies on October 1, 2026, veteran batter Rohit Sharma clarified that his primary responsibility in the Indian squad is aiding newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill. Gill assumed leadership of the test side in May 2025 following Rohit's retirement from the format, before taking over the ODI captaincy in October 2025 with an eye toward the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Having observed Gill's leadership for roughly a year, Rohit praised his clear decision-making and strong cricketing intellect, noting that a unified dressing room is essential. During his tenure, Gill notably captained India to a two-all series draw in England while finishing as the leading run-scorer with 754 runs.

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