Axar Patel: Rohit-Virat’s Presence Perfect for Gill’s Captaincy

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Shubman Gill will make his ODI captaincy debut against Australia. Axar Patel sees Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's presence as ideal for Gill's transition. The trio enjoyed each other's company during training at Optus Stadium. Gill, already Test captain, achieved a record-breaking series against England. Kohli and Rohit looked match-ready despite their break. Axar believes this mix of youth and experience benefits the team. He noted Kohli and Sharma's preparation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Axar himself aims to step up as an all-rounder in the series. He expressed confidence in his abilities, citing his recent performance in the Asia Cup. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 21:13 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Shubman Gill will make his ODI captaincy debut against Australia
• Axar Patel sees Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's presence as ideal for Gill's transition
• The trio enjoyed each other's company during training at Optus Stadium