Shubman Gill-led India avoided a whitewash against Australia by winning the third and final ODI of the series in Sydney. The visiting team lost the first two ODIs in Perth and Adelaide.
Another defeat would have seen them getting whitewashed at the hands of Australia in an ODI series for the first time. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli shone in their first innings in Australia to take India home.
India’s win in the third ODI saw Gill create history and etch his name in the history books. He replaced Rohit as the ODI captain before the start of the Australia series. He was appointed Rohit’s deputy before the Sri Lanka tour in 2024 and also assisted him in the 2025 Champions Trophy, which India won.
What history has Shubman Gill created?
Shubman Gill has become the first-ever Indian captain to win his first Test, ODI and T20I away from home. He made his India debut in the T20I series against Zimbabwe after the 2024 WC. The visitors won the series 4-1.
Gill registered his first win as the Test captain against England. The visitors drew the five-match Test series 2-2. Gill was appointed captain following Rohit Sharma’s shocking Test retirement. Gill won his maiden ODI as captain in Australia.
Gill is the vice-captain of the T20I series and assists Suryakumar Yadav in the shortest format. He is likely to become India’s full-time all-format captain after the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The Ajit Agarkar-headed selection committee removed Rohit as the ODI captain despite him leading India to a title win in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
When will India play their next ODI?
India will make their return to ODI cricket in the home series against South Africa. The three ODIs are scheduled to be played on November 30, December 3 and 6. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will also make their returns in the series.