‘Unfinished business’: Shubman Gill eyes 2027 WC, values Kohli-Rohit experience
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill is focusing on the 2027 ODI World Cup, describing the team's 2023 loss as 'unfinished business.' He emphasized the importance of mentorship from senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in his development as a leader.
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The article highlights the transition of leadership in Indian cricket and the high-pressure expectations surrounding global sporting events.
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has already started looking towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, and for India's captain, the tournament represents more than another opportunity on the global stage. It is unfinished business.Gill, the world's No. 1-ranked ODI batter, reflected on India's heartbreaking end to the 2023 World Cup campaign and the significance of getting another chance to compete for the biggest prize in ODI cricket. Speaking to JioStar ahead of the third ODI against the West Indies, Gill also underlined the value of having two vastly experienced campaigners — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — around him as he grows into his leadership role.India had gone through the 2023 World Cup unbeaten in the league stage and entered the final against Australia as the tournament's standout side before suffering a six-wicket defeat in Ahmedabad.For Gill, that painful ending still carries significance.‘It is unfinished business’"Yes, absolutely, it's unfinished business because…
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