India, Feb. 4 -- Abhishek Sharma's record century and other recent performances have sparked calls for him to stay at the top of the order for India in T20Is even when Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal return. Moreover, it has even led to questions over why Abhishek is not in Indian ODI squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Amid the increasing competition for a spot in the Indian top order, Gill has stated that his relationship with Abhishek and Jaiswal has never changed and that they only hope that the other does better as they are all playing for the country.

"Abhishek is a childhood of friend of mine. Jaiswal is also a friend, I don't think there is any toxic competition between us. Obviously if you are playing for the country, you wan...