Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared his thoughts on Rohit Sharma's ODI captaincy change. He noted the selectors' focus on age and the strategic move to bring Shubman Gill into leadership. Hayden highlighted the immense experience of Rohit and Virat Kohli returning for the Australian series. He also emphasized India's balanced team composition, blending youth and experience.
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