While the future of the Indian veteran duo – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is uncertain, India’s newly appointed ODI captain, Shubman Gill, confirmed that they are certainly in the mix. However, both Rohit and Kohli now play in one format for India, after having retired from Tests and T20Is, and they will be back in action during the Australia ODI series later this month as well.

“Absolutely. The experience these two have and the matches they’ve won for India – very few match their record. Players of such skills, quality and experience are very few in the world. On that front, we are definitely looking at them (as part of future plans),” Shubman Gill told media on the eve of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in Delhi on Thursday.

He also said that he was told about being handed over the ODI captaincy a bit earlier than the official announcement as well.

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“It was announced after the first Test against West Indies (in Ahmedabad), but I got to know about it a bit earlier. It’s an honour to lead India,” he said.

However, he also opined on his relationship with head coach Gautam Gambhir, who is also the brain behind the ongoing transition in Indian cricket as well.

“Our relationship is good. We strike conversations about how to make players secure. Also, we talk about preparing a pool of fast bowlers,” Shubman Gill concluded.