ICC chairman Jay Shah warmly called Rohit Sharma the India captain, despite Shubman Gill replacing him. Under Sharma's leadership, India achieved two ICC triumphs in 2024 and 2025. Sharma's priceless reaction to the remark has gone viral.
Former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma received a warm reference as 'India captain' from ICC chairman Jay Shah, even after Shubman Gill took over the role. The moment occurred during the India-New Zealand ODI series, where Shah addressed Sharma affectionately.
Sharma led India to victories in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Despite these successes, selectors appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain. Sharma's priceless reaction to Shah's comment was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media.
Keywords suggest connections to Suryakumar Yadav and the 2027 ODI World Cup, but the core event revolves around Shah's endearing address. This highlights Sharma's enduring popularity and contributions to Indian cricket.
