Sanjay Manjrekar had criticised Virat Kohli for retiring from Tests over ODIs.(PC: Sportzpics, @ShubmanGill/X)
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News1810-01-2026, 15:37

Shubman Gill Defends Virat Kohli, Counters Manjrekar's 'Easy ODI' Claim

  • Shubman Gill responded to Sanjay Manjrekar's criticism of Virat Kohli's ODI focus, stating no format is easy.
  • Manjrekar suggested Kohli chose the 'easiest' format (ODIs) after retiring from Tests and T20Is.
  • Gill argued that if ODIs were easy, India would have won more World Cups since 2011, highlighting the need for resilience.
  • Manjrekar's explanation cited lack of bowler help and conservative field placements making ODI batting easier than Tests.
  • Gill emphasized that winning big ICC tournaments requires significant resilience, persistence, and determination.

Why It Matters: Shubman Gill strongly defended Virat Kohli, asserting that no cricket format is easy and requires immense dedication.

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