Shubman Gill raises fitness issues for India ahead of 2027 World Cup

India captain Shubman Gill expressed serious concerns about the team's fitness after injuries impacted their recent ODI series against England, which they lost 2-1. Several key players, including Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, were sidelined during the series, raising questions about the team's readiness for the 2027 World Cup. Gill emphasized the need for improved fitness standards, noting that players could not complete a short series without injury. He pointed out that if the team struggles with fitness in a three-match series, it poses a significant risk for the longer World Cup format, which could require playing up to 13 matches to reach the final.

• 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — 'We need to improve our fitness': Shubman Gill worries whether India stars can last the 2027 ODI World Cup without injuries