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Losses in T20Is won’t affect us in ODIs, says skipper Gill
Shubman Gill said India will treat the ODI series against England separately from recent T20I defeats and will use the matches to prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 14 Jul 2026 · 1 min
AI generatedKey takeaways
- Shubman Gill said India will treat ODI cricket separately from recent T20I defeats and will use the England series for 2027 World Cup preparation.
- Shubman Gill said the 2027 World Cup will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
- Shubman Gill said injuries to Nitish Kumar and Harshit Rana disrupted India’s intended XI or XII.
- Shubman Gill said the 50-over format should be retained and made more engaging through triangular series at different venues.
India captain Shubman Gill said India’s recent T20I defeats will not affect the ODI series against England. He said the two formats have different players, different goals, and different team mindsets.
The UPSC angle
GS2Essay
ODI cricket as preparation, format relevance, and sports policy
UPSC may use the statement to discuss why long-format and limited-overs formats remain relevant, how teams build depth through bilateral series, and how sport prepares for major tournaments through planning, player rotation, and conditions-specific selection.
