What Virat Kohli Told Shubman Gill About India's Playing 11 For ODI World Cup 2027?

Team India has begun its preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027. The Men in Blue will play a no. of ODIs before the marquee ICC tournament and the upcominhg 50-over series against England will be an important one.

Before the start of the series, India captain Shubman Gill did a press conference where he spoke about the team's preparations. Speaking on Virat Kohli, Gill revealed that he had discussions with the India legend about India playing 11 for ODI World Cup 2027.

Shubman Gill Reveals Virat Kohli Advice on India Playing 11

During the press conference, Shubman Gill revealed that he had a discussion with Kohli about India's Playing 11 for the ICC World Cup 2027. Both players also discussed the specific roles of players and the strategies that can work well in South African conditions.

Being one of the best ODI batsmen of all time, Kohli has the experience of playing in various conditions, including South Africa. As a result, his advice for India's playing 11 will be valuable.

During 2017-18, Virat Kohli led India to a historic ODI series win in South Africa. The Men in Blue have been brilliant in the last few ICC events. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be crucial to India's chances.

How Will India Playing XI Look Like In ODI World Cup 2027?

Gill did not reveal about the team but it is likely to be similar to the one that played in the ODI World Cup 2023. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma are likely to be the openers with Virat Kohli at No.3. Yashasvi Jaiswal is all set to be the third opener in the squad.

The middle order will consist of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya, all of whom are amongst the most dangerous batsmen in the world. There is no possibility whether Ravindra Jadeja will play the tournament given his deteriorating form.

The pace-friendly conditions of South Africa mean that one out of Jadeja or Axar will be in the playing XI. The bowling line-up is likely to consist of three pacers with Bumrah leading the attack. Kuldeep Yadav will be the frontline spinner as he has done well in these conditions.

Probable India Playing 11 For ICC World Cup 2027

Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj