Fri Feb 07 08:27:46 UTC 2025: ## Hardik Pandya Eyed as Potential Future India ODI Captain

**New Delhi, [Date]** – Speculation is rife that Hardik Pandya could be appointed as India’s next One Day International (ODI) captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma. While the BCCI has not made an official announcement, reports suggest that Pandya’s appointment is being seriously considered, particularly if India performs poorly in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Pandya has previously captained India in several series during Rohit Sharma’s absence. However, his candidacy was seemingly sidelined after a recent injury and the subsequent appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as T20 captain and Shubman Gill as ODI vice-captain.

Nevertheless, sources indicate that a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign could lead the BCCI to reconsider Pandya’s captaincy. This is further fueled by Suryakumar Yadav’s recent poor performance in the T20 series against England. Head coach Rahul Dravid reportedly recommended Pandya as vice-captain for ODIs, but Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar favored Gill.

The Champions Trophy, featuring matches against Bangladesh (February 20th), Pakistan (February 23rd), and New Zealand (March 2nd), will be a crucial test for the Indian team and could significantly influence the decision regarding the future ODI captaincy. The potential squad includes Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Arshdeep Vishwal, Shami, and Ravindra Jadeja.

The final decision rests with the BCCI, but the possibility of Hardik Pandya leading the Indian ODI team in the future remains a strong contender.

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