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Rohit Sharma's experience vital for Shubman Gill ahead of second ODI

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Rohit Sharma's experience vital for Shubman Gill ahead of second ODI

Summary

Ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow on June 17, India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule emphasized Rohit Sharma's crucial role within the team, despite his recent struggles with form. Bahutule praised Sharma as a "champion cricketer" whose leadership positively impacts captain Shubman Gill. KL Rahul also received commendation for his adaptability and recent form after scoring a century in the one-off Test and contributing in the first ODI against Afghanistan.

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•Rohit Sharma has faced scrutiny over his recent performance.
•Shubman Gill captains the ODI side for the first time.
•KL Rahul has been in good form with a recent century.
•The second ODI against Afghanistan is set for June 17.

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — 'Very very important': India's spin coach reveals how Rohit Sharma remains crucial to Shubman Gill

What they're saying

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Ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan, India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit Sharma, calling him a "champion cricketer" and highlighting his influence on ODI captain Shubman Gill and the team. Bahutule also praised KL Rahul's versatility and form, saying the batter can adapt to any situation and remains a key member across formats.
— Yahoo Sports

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