England opener Ben Duckett has issued a warning ahead of the upcoming ODI series against India, stating that England will test Indian batters with short-pitched bowling. Duckett acknowledged that the challenge will differ from the recent T20 series between the two teams and noted that England players have developed individual plans for facing Jasprit Bumrah in the ODI format.
The ODI series comes at a significant milestone moment for India's batting lineup. Virat Kohli needs 68 runs to surpass Rahul Dravid's record of 648 runs in England ODIs, while Rohit Sharma requires 239 runs to move ahead of Dravid's total. Dravid currently holds the record with 648 runs accumulated across 20 matches in England.
India captain Shubman Gill has reaffirmed that Kohli and Rohit remain central to India's ODI plans, describing them as the "backbone" of the team's batting. Gill emphasized their experience in pressure situations and indicated that India's settled core will remain intact while younger players develop. Gill is planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup with both senior batters, signaling their continued importance to India's long-term ODI strategy.
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