Pakistan, Jan. 10 -- India captain Shubman Gill, sidelined for two months due to injury, is focusing on the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The first match will be played on Sunday in Vadodara. Gill sees the series as crucial preparation for next year's 50-over World Cup and wants to evaluate players under match conditions.

The 26-year-old, named India's 50-over captain in October 2025, has played only three T20 internationals since mid-November after sustaining a neck injury against South Africa. He described watching from the sidelines as "very frustrating" and said he is concentrating on recovery and readiness for competitive cricket. Gill emphasized building his form while assessing his team's strengths and weak...