The “error” is a major graphic blunder by the BCCI during the Naman Awards 2026, which took place just a couple of days ago (March 15, 2026).
The Naman Awards Controversy
During the ceremony, a digital graphic was displayed while Shubman Gill was on stage, incorrectly labeling him as the:
“Winning Captain, ICC Champions Trophy 2025”
This caused an immediate firestorm on social media for two main reasons:
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Factually Incorrect: Rohit Sharma was the captain who led India to the Champions Trophy title in 2025 (defeating New Zealand in the final).
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Fan Backlash: Fans of Rohit Sharma accused the BCCI of “rewriting history” and disrespecting Rohit’s legacy, especially since Gill is the current ODI/Test captain but was only a player during that specific tournament.
The BCCI quickly realized the mistake and deleted the video clips of that segment from their official social media handles, but screenshots had already gone viral with the hashtag #DontRewriteHistory.
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Other Notable “Errors” involving Gill in the Champions Trophy
If you weren’t asking about the awards ceremony, you might be thinking of these moments from the actual 2025 tournament:
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The “Celebration” Error (Semi-Final vs. Australia): Gill took a brilliant running catch to dismiss Travis Head but threw the ball up in celebration so quickly that the umpires had to check if he actually had “complete control.” He was given a warning by umpire Richard Illingworth to hold the ball longer to avoid a technical drop.
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The Dropped Catch (Final vs. New Zealand): Gill dropped a crucial catch at deep square leg that gave Glenn Phillips a life. Cameras famously caught Virat Kohli looking quite enraged by the fielding lapse, though India eventually went on to win the trophy regardless.
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The Pakistan “Lifeline”: In the group stages against Pakistan, Khushdil Shah dropped a “sitter” off Gill when he was on 35. Gill went on to score 46, helping India secure a 6-wicket win.
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