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Gill Backs Kamboj and Nabi for India's ODI Plans
India captain Shubman Gill says two new fast bowlers, Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi, could be useful in future one-day matches.
India beat the West Indies in the series overall, winning two of the three games.
The team lost the last game by five wickets.
Kamboj and Nabi both played their first one-day international matches in the series.
Neither took a wicket in their debut outing, and both gave away many runs.
Gill said new players may need time to get used to international cricket.
He also said the team needs a player who can bowl and bat a little at number eight.
He hopes both bowlers learn from the chances they get.
India captain Shubman Gill said Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi will remain in the ODI mix ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
India won its three-match series against the West Indies 2-1, despite losing the third ODI by five wickets.
Both pacers made their debuts in the series and went wicketless: Nabi conceded 84 runs in 8.5 overs, while Kamboj conceded 82 in nine overs.
Gill said Kamboj and Nabi could provide bowling and batting depth at number eight, a role he considers important.
Gill said it was harsh to expect immediate results from debutants and hoped they would learn from their opportunities.
- Who
- India captain Shubman Gill, and pacers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi.
- What
- Gill backed Kamboj and Nabi to remain in India's ODI mix ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
- Where
- The press conference after the third ODI; the article does not state the location.
- When
- After India's third ODI against the West Indies; the article identifies the match as Saturday, October 3, but does not specify the year.
- Why
- Gill said India needs bowlers who can also contribute with the bat at number eight, particularly given uncertainty over player fitness.
Key facts
- Series result
- India won the three-match series 2-1.
- Third ODI result
- West Indies beat India by five wickets.
- Nabi's debut figures
- 84 runs conceded, no wickets, in 8.5 overs in the second ODI.
- Kamboj's debut figures
- 82 runs conceded, no wickets, in nine overs in the third ODI.
- World Cup target
- The 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Role Gill highlighted
- A player who can bowl and bat at number eight.
Quotes
Shubman Gill
India's captain, speaking at a press conference after the third ODI against the West Indies.
“They would have liked to have done a much better job. But it’s a little bit harsh on them. It’s not easy to come and be able to deliver straight away. In international cricket, sometimes you require a bit of time. Very few players just come in and start delivering for the team. I hope that they learn from their mistakes, from the opportunities that they get.”
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“And Anshul is someone who can bat at number 8. And that number is very crucial for us.”
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Sources
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