Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:34am on 21 Dec 2025,Sunday Sports
India’s cricket selection for the T20 World Cup 2026 saw a major surprise as star batter Shubman Gill was dropped from the 15-member squad, despite being vice-captain in recent T20Is. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and captain Suryakumar Yadav explained the decision was about team combination and balance, not a reflection of Gill’s talent. Selectors preferred players offering flexibility, including a wicketkeeper at the top order and stronger lower–middle batting options, leading to Axar Patel being named vice-captain and inclusion of others like Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh. Gill’s recent T20 form was also considered.
