If Shubman Gill is ruled out due to injury, who will take over as captain?

By Kaif - Nov 18, 2025 03:13 PM
Last updated on Nov 18, 2025 03:13 PM

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If Shubman Gill is ruled out due to injury, who will take over as captain?: The Indian cricket team is currently grappling with injuries, casting uncertainty over the captaincy selection for the upcoming home ODI series against South Africa. Current ODI captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury during the first innings of the first Test in Kolkata, making him highly likely to be ruled out of the upcoming ODI series. Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is also injured and his participation is uncertain.

KL Rahul is a possible option for captaincy: Mohammad Kaif

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Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed his views on who will lead Team India. He stated on his YouTube channel that KL Rahul could be a potential choice for captaincy in this situation.

Kaif clarified that Team India will not return to former captain Rohit Sharma. He said,

“They won't go back to Rohit Sharma. It's already happened. He'll deny it himself. I think KL Rahul is an option. He's captained before and has experience. I think he'll lead the team in the ODI series.”

India vs South Africa ODI Series Schedule

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India will host South Africa for a three-match ODI series, the schedule of which is as follows:

First Match: Sunday, November 30 - Ranchi
Second Match: Wednesday, December 3 - Raipur
Final Match: Sunday, December 6 - Visakhapatnam

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New Captain's Era Beginning

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Shubman Gill was appointed India's ODI captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma, in early 2025. This change marks the beginning of a new era for India, as the team now focuses on preparing for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027.

Despite stepping down as captain, Rohit Sharma remains a key player in the team, alongside seasoned veterans like Virat Kohli, thanks to his impressive batting.

Sai Sudarshan's return supported

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Since Shubman Gill's inclusion in the second Test is also doubtful, Mohammad Kaif has supported the return of young player Sai Sudarshan to the team. Sudarshan played the last Test of the previous series against the West Indies but was not included in the first Test against South Africa.

Also Read: Will Shubman Gill play the 2nd Test against SA? Check out his injury update

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