Harbhajan Singh Backs Shubman Gill as India’s New ODI Captain

Harbhajan Singh Backs Shubman Gill as India’s New ODI Captain

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has strongly supported the BCCI’s decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the ODI captain, calling it a forward-looking move aimed at the 2027 World Cup.

Gill was handed the leadership role ahead of India’s upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, where he will lead a squad featuring veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing under his captaincy.

Harbhajan said the decision reflects a “futuristic vision,” emphasizing that India needs long-term leadership stability with the World Cup returning to home soil in 2027. He praised Gill’s temperament, consistency, and modern approach to limited-overs cricket.

The new ODI captaincy marks a major milestone in Gill’s career, signaling India’s transition toward nurturing young leaders for the next generation of international cricket.