Rohit sacked as ODI Captain

Shubman Gill to continue as ODI Captain

Anirudha R Nijagal

10/4/20252 min read

IN A New Chapter, Many Dreams

When the selectors revealed the squad, it wasn’t just a list—it was a story. Maybe you saw names you expected, or maybe a surprise inclusion made your heart skip a beat. Either way, every player brought their own journey: childhood pitches in small towns, missed chances, late-night nets, and a dream that kept them going.

Between the Lines: What the Selection Tells Us

  • Trust in Experience + Youth: There’s wisdom in balance. Some seasoned campaigners are back, steadying the ship. But new faces—bright, energetic—remind us that cricket is always evolving.

  • Flexible Backups: The squad shows readiness for swings in conditions, fitness issues, or last-minute changes. In today’s cricket, depth matters.

  • Recognition of Domestic Burn: For many, consistent performance in domestic or IPL circuits earned this slot. It’s a message: “Your hard work is seen, and today you’ll get your chance.”

What Fans Feel

I can almost visualize conversations at tea shops and on Twitter threads:

“Why was X left out? He had a good season.”
“Finally they picked Y. He’s been scoring runs everywhere.”
“Will Z make an impact overseas?”

It’s these debates, disagreements, and hopes that bind us all as fans.

More Than Just One Series

This squad is more than just for the next few matches—it’s about vision. It hints at long-term plans: how this team might look in 2–3 years, who might be groomed for future tours, how India will adapt to varied conditions. Each series, each squad, helps build that future.

A Message to the Players

To those named today: you carry more than bat or ball. You carry hopes of millions—kids watching your every move, former players cheering silently, families proud, and a nation that tunes in with bated breath. Use every match to write your own chapter.

To those who missed out: don’t let this door’s closing be your end. It’s a rallying cry—to train harder, stay ready, and believe your day will come.

So here’s to the squad named today, to every name we applaud or question, to the dreams woven in every fan’s mind. India’s colors will travel. The pitch awaits. The fans are ready. Let’s see what magic unfolds.