"Have players not being able to complete two-to-three-match series" - Shubman Gill's scathing remark on injured stars after ENG vs IND 2026 ODIs
Gill said India’s injury crisis left at least five players unavailable and forced different combinations, with the team losing 1-2 in the series.
- On Sunday, The Indians lost the deciding third ODI to England by 27 runs, surrendering the three-match series 1-2.
- Before the series began, pace-bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy were ruled out due to injuries, with Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, and Washington Sundar also missing matches.
- India ODI skipper Shubman Gill criticized the recurring injury breakdown of his bowlers after "every second or third game," questioning if players are taking their fitness seriously ahead of the World Cup.
- Forced to play with limited bowling options, Gill admitted that constant lineup changes were necessary, with at least five players from the original squad missing the final game.
- With the World Cup in mind, Gill emphasized the need for better conditioning, as the team must endure 11 matches in a row—a challenge the current squad is struggling to meet.
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Shubman Gill frustrated with India's frequent injury setbacks, sends strong message
Shubman Gill has raised concerns over India’s growing injury problems, questioning the team’s fitness standards ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. The India captain said repeated setbacks forced the team management to constantly alter combinations during the England series.
Shubman Gill ‘concerned’ with players reporting unfit after every two to three games
All-rounder Harshit Rana sustained a hamstring tear during the T20I series, ruling him out of the ODIs; In the second ODI, Washington Sundar complained of hamstring injury while Jasprit Bumrah developed an impact injury
'Something is missing': Shubman Gill calls for improved fitness within team India amid injury crisis
Star India batter and captain Shubman Gill took centre stage and asked for improved fitness within the Indian team after consistent injuries to players, which interrupted the rhythm in the team after the ODI series loss to England.
Captain Shubman Gill wants India to improve fitness ahead of World Cup
Expressing his concern for player welfare, Captain Shubman Gill pointed out the troubling trend of injuries during the England series. The repeated unavailability of team members has necessitated several alterations in the lineup, impacting their readiness for the World Cup. He stressed the urgency for improved fitness levels among players to avoid such interruptions and attain stable performance in pivotal competitions.
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