Team India's new head coach, Gautam Gambhir and selection committee chairperson Ajit Agarkar held a press conference before India's departure for a white-ball series in Sri Lanka. They addressed several key topics in Indian cricket:


1. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future: Gambhir didn't rule out their participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, provided they maintain fitness. He emphasized that it's ultimately the players' decision and the team's success is paramount.


2. T20I captaincy: Suryakumar Yadav was chosen as T20I captain due to Hardik Pandya's fitness issues. However, Suryakumar currently doesn't have a place in the ODI squad.


3. Ravindra Jadeja: He was rested, not dropped, from the Sri Lanka ODIs due to upcoming Test series.


4. Shubman Gill: Elevated to vice-captain in ODIs and T20Is as part of BCCI's long-term plans. He's viewed as a three-format player with leadership potential.


5. Hardik Pandya: Still valuable to the team, but fitness remains a concern. The management hopes to manage his workload better.


6. Mohammed Shami: Has resumed bowling in nets and could return for the Bangladesh Test series.


7. Gambhir-Kohli relationship: Gambhir downplayed rumors of a rift, stating they're fighting for the same team and their personal relationship is private.


Other points discussed include the competition for ODI spots due to the return of Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, and the selection committee's communication with players about their roles.