Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:44pm on 13 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
India captain Shubman Gill said his long discussion with Virat Kohli before the first ODI against England was about preparing for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Gill said they spoke about the best team combination, future players, bowlers, all-rounders and spinners. He also praised Kohli and Rohit Sharma, calling them the backbone of India’s batting for the past decade. Gill said their experience remains important for the team. He also welcomed Jasprit Bumrah back to the ODI squad after a long break and hoped India would perform well and win the series against England. (PC: Instagram)