While cricketing circles speculate that Rohit and Kohli\u2014two of India\u2019s modern-day batting greats\u2014could call time on their ODI careers if India lifts the trophy, Gill emphasized the team\u2019s focus remains solely on winning the title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking ahead of India's high-stakes final against New Zealand on Sunday, Gill dismissed the retirement chatter, stating, \"There is no talk about retirement in the dressing room right now. We have not discussed this at the moment. All the chatter is about winning the match. And what we have to do to win the match. I think Rohit is thinking about the same. I think he is focusing on winning the Champions Trophy first. I think once the match gets over tomorrow, he will take a call, but I have not heard of this from anyone in the team,\" Shubman said in the press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on India\u2019s strong batting unit, Gill heaped praise on the experience and depth within the squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This is the best batting lineup I have been a part of. Rohit is one of the best openers in the world, and as for Virat, we don\u2019t need to say much about him. But our team\u2019s depth allows the top order to play with more freedom,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gill, India\u2019s most prolific ODI batter over the last two years, acknowledged the importance of capitalizing on big-match opportunities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It is very important to make an impact in big matches. As a batter, you want to do that in every game, but it's impossible to score a 50 or 100 every time. In big games, you try to give yourself a few extra balls before playing your shots,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia still lingers in fans\u2019 minds, but Gill believes the team has learned from that experience and is determined to go one step further this time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We are all excited for the final. Last time, we couldn't win the 50-over World Cup, but we are determined to get the job done this time,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Acknowledging the pressure of a high-stakes game, Gill stressed the importance of staying composed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"There will be big-match pressure, but whichever team handles it better will win the final. We just need to treat it like any other match. We have played four games here and done well, so there is no added pressure on us,\" he explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When asked about India\u2019s recent struggles in ICC finals, Gill suggested that once a team wins a major trophy, the weight of expectations eases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Once you get one title and break the jinx, you are no longer desperate to win the next one. Desperation is not a good thing. I\u2019m not saying we aren\u2019t hungry\u2014we are\u2014but we are not desperate,\" he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Beyond individual performances, Gill highlighted the importance of team camaraderie in high-pressure situations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Once you get one title and break the jinx, you are no longer desperate to win the next one. Desperation is not a good thing. I\u2019m not saying we aren\u2019t hungry\u2014we are\u2014but we are not desperate,\" he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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