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Virat Kohli’s batting a plus but lots of areas need improvement, says Shubman Gill

Published - January 19, 2026 07:13 am IST - Indore India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the third ODI cricket match between India and New Zealand, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Virat Kohli’s rich vein of form and Harshit Rana displaying all-round skills were among the positive aspects but the Indian team has a “lot of areas” that need improvement, said skipper Shubman Gill after ODI series loss to New Zealand on Sunday (January 19, 2026).

Virat Kohli’s batting a plus but lots of areas need improvement, says Shubman Gill

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Key Highlights

  • Kohli struck his record-extending 54th ODI ton but India lost by 41 runs in a steep run chase of 338, being bowled out for 296 in 46 overs in the series-decider.
  • India had slumped to 71 for four in reply and despite half-centuries from Nitish Kumar Reddy (53) and Rana (52), the hosts fell way short on what largely remained a batting-friendly pitch with small boundaries at the Holkar Stadium.
  • “After the first match, coming here 1-1, the way we played, (we are) disappointed,” Gill said at the presentation ceremony.
  • “There are areas we need to look back, reflect and do better.
  • The way Virat is batting is always is a plus.
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