Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has labelled the decision to remove Rohit Sharma as the 50-over captain as an "interesting" one, mentioning that it is an "insurance policy" move in a bid to groom Shubman Gill and provide him a chance to learn from the seniors as India prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Hayden also shared his thoughts on the energy within Team India with Rohit and Virat Kohli returning to action, and what fans Down Under can expect from the high-octane series starting October 19.
The Australia stalwart touched upon the prospect of seeing Rohit and Kohli, as the veteran duo returns to international cricket for the first time since India's triumphant run in the 2025 Champions Trophy.