Shubman Gill starts his debut ODI task as India skipper with a singular challenge: to guide a side that has two of Indian cricket's most powerful leaders, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. This unusual transition period has experience and transformation harmonizing in one dressing room as India gets ready for the subsequent ODI World Cup, which is projected approximately two years away. Gill, 26, reaffirmed that his rapport with the two older players has not altered. Ahead of the first ODI in Perth, Gill said to a news agency: "I think the narrative outside is different, but among us, nothing has changed. Everything is the same as it was before, and that is very helpful." Also Read | Watch: Rohit Sharma Promises to Play 2027 World Cup, Eyes Trophy Glory Learning from Legends Gill explained how much he appreciates Rohit and Kohli's experience in taking strategic calls. "Whatever they feel, their experience, whatever they have learned, whether by reading the pitch or any situation, I go to them and ask what they think, how they would do it if they were in my place. I like knowing people's thoughts and then, based on my own understanding of the game, I make my decisions accordingly." He said that his communication with both Rohit and Virat remains open and uncomplicated. "I have a very good relationship with both Virat Bhai and Rohit Bhai. Whenever I have a doubt about anything, I go to them, take their suggestions, seek their advice, and they never hesitate to tell me anything. See, I think that's the real wealth of experience." Gill described the honour of captaining players he once idolized. "These are the kind of players I used to idolize when I was growing up. The kind of hunger that they had used to inspire me. It is a big honour for me to be able to lead such legends of the game. I am sure there would be so many moments in this series where I would be able to learn from them. If I get in a difficult position, I wouldn't shy away from taking advice from them." Also Read | Will Sanju Samson Join CSK Before IPL 2026? RR Skipper Drops Major Hint Constructing India's ODI Legacy Speaking about his new assignment, Gill termed captaincy an opportunity to build India's ODI legacy. "Definitely, very exciting. Big shoes for me to fill in to carry forward the legacy of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. So many experiences and so many learnings I have had. I have had numerous conversations with both Rohit and Virat on how to take the team forward and what kind of culture they want for the Indian cricket team. I think those learnings and experiences would help our team going forward." Shubman Gill's captaincy heralds a new age for Indian cricket with the youthfulness coupled with the wisdom of legends as India readies itself for the future challenges.