Pathan: Gill must cement T20 spot; India needs finisher

• Irfan Pathan suggests Shubman Gill should secure his spot as a T20 opener, citing his IPL performance and current opportunity.
• Gill returns to the Indian T20 squad for the South Africa series after recovering from neck spasms.
• India will play a five-match T20I series against South Africa starting December 9, crucial for 2026 T20 World Cup preparations.
• Pathan also stressed the importance of finding a strong finisher to complement Hardik Pandya for India's World Cup defense.

Why It Matters: India's T20 World Cup hopes depend on Gill's form and finding a strong finisher.