India's three-match ODI series against the West Indies opens in Thiruvananthapuram with unusual anticipation for a bilateral contest, underscored by a rapid ticket sellout and the looming 2027 World Cup. The series offers both a strategic testing ground for captain Shubman Gill's side and a rare chance to watch Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, still chasing major ODI milestones late in their careers.
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India's World Cup ODI build-up begins in Thiruvananthapuram as Kohli, Rohit and Gill anchor a pivotal series
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RDU Global Correspondent
India Sports Desk
Thiruvananthapuram, India 9h ago•7 min read
India's three-match ODI series against the West Indies opens in Thiruvananthapuram with unusual anticipation for a bilateral contest, underscored by a rapid ticket sellout and the looming 2027 World Cup. The series offers both a strategic testing ground for captain Shubman Gill's side and a rare chance to watch Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, still chasing major ODI milestones late in their careers.
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