Shubman Gill Credits Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Experience for Easing ODI Captaincy Role
India's ODI captain Shubman Gill has openly acknowledged the immense value that senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bring to the team, particularly in guiding his leadership. Ahead of the three-match series against New Zealand, Gill emphasized that having two of the greatest ODI batters of all time in the squad makes his job significantly easier, especially when navigating challenging match situations.
Gill, who is focused on leading India's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle, noted that the veterans' history of handling pressure is an invaluable resource. He stated that he frequently consults them to understand their thought processes and strategies during tough moments on the field. This reliance on experience underscores a positive team dynamic as India begins its 2026 white-ball calendar.
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“One is one of the greatest openers of all time in ODIs [referring to Rohit] and Virat bhai is one of the greatest ODI batters ever, so definitely when you have these two people in your team, it makes your life a lot more easier. If you are in a tough situation, they always have been in those kind of situations many times in their life, so you can always go to them and see how they're thinking or what they'd do. This piece of information is very valuable for any captain.”
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“One is one of the greatest openers of all time in ODIs [referring to Rohit] and Virat bhai is one of the greatest ODI batters ever, so definitely when you have these two people in your team, it makes your life a lot more easier. If you are in a tough situation, they always have been in those kind of situations many times in their life, so you can always go to them and see how they're thinking or what they'd do. This piece of information is very valuable for any captain.”
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