'Deserves a respectful exit' - Social media reacts to Rohit Sharma's removal as ODI captain

Rohit Sharma has been replaced by Shubman Gill as India's ODI captain.

Published - 04 Oct 2025, 16:38 IST | Updated - 04 Oct 2025, 16:39 IST

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There were a lot of expectations regarding Rohit Sharma continuing as India's ODI captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India recently appointed Shubman Gill as the full-time ODI skipper.

Rohit changed the landscape of Indian 50-over cricket witha his captaincy and overall approach with the bat. When he secured the full-time role in December 2021, Rohit had vowed to enhance the dressing room culture as well as the team's mindset, not focusing on individual milestones and always keeping the team first.

His ODI record as captain and player was splendid. Rohit won 75% (winning 42 out of 56 matches) of the ODIs he led in. He excelled with the bat as well and took the added responsibility of upping the run rate of the team. He registered 2506 runs in 55 innings at an average of 52.20 and strike rate of 111.97, respectively.

India recently won the 2025 Champions Trophy under Rohit. This came a few months after the Men in Blue won the T20 World Cup 2024 under Rohit's leadership. Social media reacted to the change in captaincy, highlighting Rohit's contributions as well his stats. Rohit deservedly earned widespread praise for past exploits.

Why was Rohit removed as India's ODI captain?

Check out how X reacted to Rohit Sharma's exit from full-time ODI captaincy

Vipin Tiwari@Vipintiwari952

Remember, if Rohit Sharma gets sidelined from the ODI side, they’ll eventually push Kohli out too and honestly, I’m just not ready for that. Both have done so much for Indian cricket, they deserve a respectful exit. If they’re forced out, it’ll only invite hate and a massive

02:24 PM · Oct 04, 2025

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Shrutika Gaekwad@Shrustappen33

I hope the management is aware whom they’re replacing, the one who brought glory back to India. I genuinely don’t have an issue with Shubman Gill leading India, but with 2027 ODI World Cup incoming, the plan doesn’t sit right with me Rohit Sharma left no stones unturned, hurts.

01:53 PM · Oct 04, 2025

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Madhav Sharma@HashTagCricket

Rohit Sharma’s contribution to Indian cricket as captain will be remembered forever. He led India in the most dignified manner and helped India win ICC trophies. His era of captaincy was filled with positivity, winning mindset and great dressing room culture that saw young

02:49 PM · Oct 04, 2025

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Sarah Waris@swaris16

For me, Rohit Sharma's captaincy legacy will be how he reinvented his game so late in his career. After the 2022 T20 WC debacle, he spoke about being attacking, & he led the way and at the biggest stages - the two World Cups. Ofc, the two WC runs will always be special.

03:26 PM · Oct 04, 2025

Yanika_Lit@LogicLitLatte

BCCI is removing Rohit Sharma Captain who won last T20 World Cup Captain who won last Champions Trophy Captain who won 24 out of 25 matches in last three ICC tournaments And he is being replaced not by Kohli, but by Shubman Gill who has no experience

02:30 PM · Oct 04, 2025

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S.Badrinath@s_badrinath

From T20 WC to Champions Trophy in under a year, Rohit Sharma redefined white-ball captaincy. ODI baton passes to Gill, but the legend remains. 👑🇮🇳

02:40 PM · Oct 04, 2025

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StrangelyAmusing@Weirdgripping84

Thank You skip Rohit Sharma. You've been sensational as a white ball Captain for India. 1 Nidahas Trophy 2 Asia Cups 1 Champions Trophy 1 WT20 Your name will be etched in golden words in Indian Cricket. Winning 2 successive ICC Trophy w/o dropping a game is huge. #RohitSharma