Ahead of England ODIs, captain Gill reveals 2027 WC plans for Kohli, Rohit
India ODI captain Shubman Gill reaffirmed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are central to the team's 2027 World Cup plans, calling them the 'backbone' of India's batting.
Gill emphasized the value of Kohli and Sharma's experience in pressure situations and their consistent performance over the past decade.
The comments follow chief selector Ajit Agarkar's statement that senior players should not be 'put on trial' every series amid transition questions.
India are using the England ODI series to fine-tune combinations for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, gradually integrating younger players without disrupting the settled core.
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