Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Gill Dropped, Samson Advised for T20 World Cup 2026
Shubman Gill was left out of India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad because he hasn't been scoring well in T20 matches.
Instead, Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan were included.
Sanju Samson, who scored 37 in the last T20 match against South Africa, was also picked.
Former players like Atul Wassan and Kris Srikkanth have given their opinions.
Wassan thinks Rinku Singh should be in the team instead of Gill.
Srikkanth advises Samson to score more runs and not get out on low scores like 37.
The team wants players who can score quickly and consistently.
Shubman Gill omitted from T20 World Cup 2026 squad due to poor form and strike-rate concerns.
Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan included in the squad.
Sanju Samson included and advised by Kris Srikkanth to convert starts into bigger scores.
Gill struggled as an opener in 15 T20I outings, scoring inconsistently.
Atul Wassan prefers Rinku Singh over Shubman Gill for the World Cup.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Ishan Kishan, Atul Wassan, Kris Srikkanth
- What
- Shubman Gill dropped from T20 World Cup 2026 squad, Sanju Samson included and advised by former players
- When
- Squad announced on Saturday
- Where
- India
- Why
- Gill's poor form and strike-rate concerns in T20 Internationals, Samson's potential to convert starts
Selection Committee
Former Players
Shubman Gill's Performance
Selection Committee
Gill's poor form and strike-rate concerns led to his omission.
Former Players
Gill's struggles as an opener in T20Is were noted, but his overall potential was questioned.
Sanju Samson's Role
Selection Committee
Samson was included based on his recent performance and potential to convert starts.
Former Players
Srikkanth advises Samson to convert starts into bigger scores to secure his place.
- Player Omitted
- Shubman Gill
- Players Included
- Rinku Singh, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
- Reason for Omission
- Poor form and strike-rate concerns
- Former Player's Opinion
- Atul Wassan prefers Rinku Singh, Kris Srikkanth advises Samson
- Tournament
- T20 World Cup 2026
- Gill's T20I Performance
- 15 outings, inconsistent as opener
- Samson's Recent Performance
- Scored 37 in the last T20I against South Africa
Sources
Why does Atul Wassan prefer Rinku Singh to Shubman Gill?
Watch: Gautam Gambhir Ignores Shubman Gill Question in Viral Media Moment
Shubman Gill returns to drawing board after T20 WC snub, to play for Punjab in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube set to play two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Mumbai
