Gill says ODIs first would have helped India prepare for 2027 World Cup

India's captain says New Zealand ODIs matter for World Cup planning, as India leads the series and the next match is in Wellington.

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6 Nov, 16:15 IST1 min read

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India captain Shubman Gill said playing the ODIs first would have helped India field a full-strength squad.
Gill says the New Zealand ODI series is crucial preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
India leads the series and is aiming for a win in Wellington, while New Zealand is seeking a comeback.

India captain Shubman Gill has said that playing the one-day internationals first, before the T20 matches, would have let the team field a full-strength squad while preparing for the 2027 World Cup. Gill made the comments on the New Zealand tour.

Gill said the one-day series was a key part of India's planning for the World Cup. He said the team had arrived early so that players could adjust to the red ball, which he said would help them perform better.

Gill said he expects conditions in New Zealand to be similar to those the team will face at the World Cup. That is why, he said, the ODI series matters so much to the team's preparation.

India leads the one-day series and wants to secure a win in Wellington. New Zealand, which trails in the series, is looking to stage a strong comeback.

It is not yet known how many matches remain in the series or when the Wellington match is scheduled.