"Not a Good Sign Leading up to the World Cup" - Shubman Gill's Blunt Warning After Loss in 3rd IND vs WI 2026 ODI
Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162 lifted the West Indies to their highest successful ODI chase and a five-wicket win, while India missed early wickets.
- On Saturday, West Indies stunned India by chasing down 352 in the third ODI at Mullanpur, securing a consolation victory. Despite the loss, India won the three-match series 2-1, though the record chase raised concerns for captain Shubman Gill.
- India fielded a largely second-string squad as frontline players like Jasprit Bumrah were away at the 2026 Asian Games. Injuries to Hardik Pandya and Prasidh Krishna further hampered the team's ability to field their preferred bowling lineup.
- Gill cited approximately seven dropped catches throughout the series and ineffective death bowling as critical weaknesses. He noted the team's inability to take wickets in the powerplay particularly hurt them, breaking momentum on a high-scoring surface.
- With the ICC World Cup 2027 approaching, Gill urged the team to stop experimenting and finalize their playing eleven. India aims to field its strongest available squad starting from the upcoming series against New Zealand.
- Defending debutants Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi, Gill emphasized they need time to develop in international cricket. He clarified that Ravindra Jadeja's omission was based on team combination needs rather than form, aiming to balance the squad.
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Times of IndiaNot much time for experiments, want to play our WC 11 from next series: Gill
India's captain Shubman Gill expressed concern over injuries affecting the performance of his team during recent ODI series. Despite a 2-1 victory over the West Indies, he emphasized the need for a settled squad. Gill highlighted the significance of early wickets and effective fielding, citing dropped catches that affected their momentum. New bowlers had opportunities to showcase their skills although they faced challenges.
‘No time to experiment’: Shubman Gill hints at end of road for Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj in India’s ODI World Cup 2027 plans
Shubman Gill stressed the urgency of establishing a stable combination for the World Cup, hinting that Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj may be out of contention.
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