Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Shubman Gill Dropped from T20 World Cup Squad
Shubman Gill, a famous Indian cricket player, has been left out of the team for the T20 World Cup.
He didn't score many runs in the last 15 matches he played, and he didn't make any half-centuries.
The team managers think he's not in good form right now.
They also said they need a wicket-keeper at the top of the batting order.
Instead of Gill, they chose Sanju Samson as the opener and Ishan Kishan as the reserve wicket-keeper.
Axar Patel is the new vice-captain.
Many young players are waiting for their chance to play, so it might be hard for Gill to get back into the team soon.
The team is focusing on winning the World Cup at home, and they want their best players to be in good form.
Some people think the decision is harsh and unpredictable, especially since Gill is the captain of the Test and ODI teams.
They feel bad for Gill and another player, Jitesh Sharma, who was also left out.
Shubman Gill dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad due to poor form.
Gill scored 291 runs in 15 matches with a strike rate of 137.26 and no fifties.
Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan selected as openers for the World Cup.
Axar Patel named as the new T20 vice-captain, replacing Hardik Pandya.
BCCI cautious about fan reactions and team performance in the home World Cup.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Indian cricket player
- What
- Dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad
- When
- After a series of poor performances
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to low strike rate and lack of fifties in recent matches
Selection Committee
Fans and Analysts
Gill's Form
Selection Committee
Gill's poor form and lack of fifties in recent matches justify his exclusion.
Fans and Analysts
Gill's exclusion is surprising given his leadership roles in other formats and recent performances.
Team Composition
Selection Committee
The team is shaped around match-ups and tactical flexibility, prioritizing wicket-keepers at the top.
Fans and Analysts
The decision is harsh and unpredictable, with fans empathizing with the excluded players.
- Player
- Shubman Gill
- Runs in 15 matches
- 291
- Strike Rate
- 137.26
- Fifties in T20Is
- 0
- Recent Series Performance
- 32 runs in 3 innings against South Africa
- New Vice-Captain
- Axar Patel
- Replaced Opener
- Sanju Samson
- Reserve Wicket-Keeper
- Ishan Kishan
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