Suryakumar Yadav celebrate with teammates after their win in the fifth T20I vs South Africa (Picture credit: AP)
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News1820-12-2025, 15:32

India Skips T20 World Cup Reserves; Gill Out, Kishan In for 2026

  • BCCI won't name reserves for 2026 T20 World Cup as it's in India/Sri Lanka, allowing easy player access in emergencies.
  • Shubman Gill dropped due to inconsistent T20I form and low strike rate, prioritizing explosive starts over steady accumulation.
  • Ishan Kishan recalled for aggressive batting and left-right combination after strong Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy performance.
  • Rinku Singh retained as specialist finisher; Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jitesh miss out on selection.
  • Selectors emphasize power-hitting with Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar, Tilak Varma, and Ishan in the batting order.

Why It Matters: India opts for no T20 World Cup reserves, dropping Gill for Kishan to boost aggressive batting.

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