Shubman Gill, India's captain, said the best way to get the most out of Virat Kohli is to let him play with freedom. Kohli then hit an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls and, together with Gill’s 110, they put on a 151‑run partnership as India beat the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium.
Why it matters
Fans of Gill and Kohli will want to know how Gill’s approach advice coincided with both players delivering big scores in a key ODI victory.
Key facts
- The headline quoted Gill saying “He is playing with freedom” about Kohli’s new approach.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
- 'He is playing with freedom': Shubman Gill on Virat Kohli's new approachtimesofindia.indiatimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Virat Kohli closes in on Shubman Gill at top of ICC ODI rankingsindiatoday.in(opens in a new tab)
- Shubman Gill hits fastest ODI double hundred, joins Rohit Sharma with multiple 200sindiatoday.in(opens in a new tab)
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