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

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News18•10-01-2026, 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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