India's ODI captain Shubman Gill emphasized the significant value of veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the series against New Zealand. Gill stated that having the experienced duo in the team simplifies leadership, as their past successes and decision-making abilities provide crucial support in challenging situations. He described Rohit as one of the greatest ODI openers and Kohli as one of the greatest ODI batters ever, highlighting their invaluable input for any captain.