Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Be Rested? Shubman Gill Clears 2027 World Cup Blueprint After 1st ODI

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Be Rested? Shubman Gill Clears 2027 World Cup Blueprint After 1st ODI

India's losing streak in the United Kingdom finally came to an end on Tuesday as Shubman Gill and Co. defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series.

Selfless template gone, India back to old-fashioned grind ahead of 2027 World Cup

India's commanding win over England in the first ODI was more than just a morale-boosting result after the T20I debacle. It also offered the clearest indication yet that Shubman Gill's India are embracing a more patient, calculated ODI template with the 2027 World Cup in South Africa firmly in mind.

Shubman Gill picks the two backbones of Indian cricket, Guess who? Catch details

Ahead of the opening ODI, Gill addressed the media and spoke about the importance of senior players in India’s setup. The skipper reserved special praise for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, describing the legendary pair as the pillars of India’s batting unit over the last decade. “Virat bhai (Kohli) and Rohit bhai (Sharma) have been the backbone of the Indian batting line-up for the past decade. They remain a very integral part of our team. The ex…

DRS, July 15: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli flop as India win, Gambhir vs Agarkar, MS Dhoni’s vital role for CSK in IPL 2027

India cricket team finally opened their account in the ongoing tour to England as they beat the hosts by 6 wickets in the 1st ODI. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to perform, captain Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar led India to a comfortable win. Meanwhile, India head coach Gautam Gambhir has been accused of being in conflict with chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Reports also suggest that Ryan ten Doeschate – a handpicked membe…

How did Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli perform in 1st ENG vs IND ODI?

Here's how veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli performed in the 1st ENG vs IND ODI at Edgbaston on July 14.

World Cup 2027 hopefuls Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli flop in ODI series opener against England

It was Virat Kohli’s first appearance for India since January 18, 2026 at Indore where he scored 124 and it was always going to be difficult for him to get going right away after a 6-month break but the same can’t be said about Rohit Published: July 14, 2026, 8:59 PM IST Share Share Article https://www.india.com/sports/world-cup-2027-hopefuls-rohit-sharma-and-virat-kohli-flop-in-odi-series-opener-against-england-watch-8473937/ Copy Rohit Sha…