Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Gambhir Backs Gill, Highlights Rohit and Virat’s Guidance
India’s coach, Gautam Gambhir, talked about the team’s plans for future one-day matches.
Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are expected to miss the next ODI series against the West Indies.
Gambhir said both players will be very important for India in the future.
He especially said Hardik needs more matches to regain his rhythm.
India is preparing with the 2027 World Cup in mind.
Gambhir also praised captain Shubman Gill.
He said Gill can learn from experienced players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Gambhir admitted that Gill has had some difficult ODI results but believes things can improve.
Gautam Gambhir said Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya remain crucial to India’s ODI plans ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Bumrah and Pandya are set to miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies.
Gambhir said Pandya needs regular match practice after limited cricket since the IPL.
He said Shubman Gill has benefited from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s guidance on and off the field.
Gambhir acknowledged Gill’s difficult ODI results but said the captain has made the right decisions and should improve.
- Who
- India head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Shubman Gill, and senior players Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli.
- What
- Gambhir discussed Bumrah and Pandya’s importance to India’s ODI plans and praised Gill’s leadership and access to veteran guidance.
- When
- The three-match West Indies ODI series is scheduled for September 27 through October 3; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- The series is an India-West Indies ODI series, with South Africa mentioned as an important future destination for India.
- Why
- India is planning toward the 2027 World Cup, while Gambhir said Pandya needs sufficient match practice and rhythm.
- Upcoming series
- India will play a three-match ODI series against the West Indies.
- Series dates
- September 27 to October 3.
- Expected absences
- Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are set to miss the series.
- World Cup planning
- Gambhir discussed the players’ importance with the 2027 World Cup in mind.
- Hardik Pandya’s match practice
- Gambhir said Pandya has not played much cricket since the IPL and needs game time.
- India’s captain
- Shubman Gill leads India in ODIs.
- Veteran guidance
- Gambhir said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli help Gill on and off the field.
- Broadcast
- The series is scheduled to be shown on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.