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Shubman Gill gives no-nonsense verdict on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's future

India concluded their three-match one-day international series against the West Indies with a two-to-one victory, despite dropping the final encounter by five wickets at New Chandigarh. Senior batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma anchored the side throughout the fixtures, with Kohli registering an unbeaten 139 in the opening contest at Thiruvananthapuram before adding 29 in Guwahati and a duck in the finale.

Rohit contributed scores of 32 in the first match, 101 in the second at Guwahati, and 92 from 85 deliveries in the series conclusion, bringing his total run count to 225 compared to Kohli's 168. Addressing external speculation regarding the pair's international longevity following the third fixture loss, skipper Shubman Gill deflected the scrutiny by praising their recent scoring output and highlighting the reliable batting contributions of KL Rahul whenever selected.

Looking ahead to upcoming fixtures against New Zealand in roughly a month, Gill emphasized that limited remaining preparation time prior to the 2027 World Cup leaves minimal opportunity for testing squad rotations.

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