The Rohit Sharma- Virat Kohli duo had created enough chaos and confusion behind the BCCI rooms. A recent Times of India report revealed a stark division within the corridors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the long-term roles of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI setup. Internal discussions, though unofficial, reportedly centered around the roadmap to the 2027 World Cup. Multiple voices within the board, team management, and selection committee are said to have pushed for Shubman Gill’s elevation as ODI captain, believing the leadership transition cannot be deferred further. The friction, as per the report, deepened after India’s Champions Trophy victory under Rohit. Despite the triumph, some officials felt that Rohit’s limited participation in other formats might hinder his rhythm. The daily mentioned an anonymous source saying that Rohit has passed every fitness test, but match time is an issue. Agarkar, during Saturday’s media interaction, hinted subtly that inactivity, not form, had weighed against the senior opener. Rohit’s last competitive appearance came during the IPL for the Mumbai Indians, while his most recent international match was the Champions Trophy final. Read also: Watch: Rohit Sharma’s Old Tweet About Gill’s Future Goes Viral Gill’s Rise and the Rohit-Virat Equation Opinions within the BCCI, initially polarized, reportedly began to converge as the Australia tour approached. A section of officials viewed both Rohit and Kohli through the same lens, citing their ages—38 and 36 respectively—as factors in the team’s long-term calculus. An insider remarked, "If we keep dragging things, it will only get complicated. And with two players, one 38 (Rohit) and other 36 (Kohli), you can't place the early bets. Yes, even the younger ones could lose form and fitness but it's the safer bet." Both veterans remain part of the current ODI squad but with uncertain futures. The move to appoint Shubman Gill as captain marks a strategic shift, driven by succession planning rather than sentiment. Yet, the quiet tremor within the BCCI’s power corridors underscores that this transition, though inevitable, remains uneasy.