India captain Shubman Gill reaffirmed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain central to the ODI team’s 2027 World Cup plans, calling them the “backbone” of India’s batting. Emphasising their experience in pressure situations, Gill said India’s settled core will stay intact while younger players are gradually integrated through opportunities in upcoming ODI series. India captain Shubman Gill reaffirmed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain central to the ODI team’s 2027 World Cup plans, calling them the “backbone” of India’s batting. Emphasising their experience in pressure situations, Gill said India’s settled core will stay intact while younger players are gradually integrated through opportunities in upcoming ODI series.
