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Shubman Gill provides Ravindra Jadeja ODI future update

India captain Shubman Gill clarified that veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was simply given a rest rather than dropped from the starting lineup during the final contest against the West Indies. In Jadeja's place, newcomer Anshul Kamboj was handed his initial international cap to provide management with a look at lower-order batting depth and bowling options ahead of the 2027 global tournament.

Gill acknowledged that squad composition decisions moving forward will be evaluated carefully based on conditions and required skill sets. Additionally, the skipper expressed frustration regarding his side's defensive miscues after multiple missed chances in the field allowed the opponents to successfully chase down a target of 352 with spare deliveries.

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