Shubman Gill had been going through a lean patch in T20Is recently, scoring just 32 runs in three outings in the T20I series against South Africa including a run-a-ball 28 and a golden duck. AP
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Agarkar, Surya Explain Gill's T20 WC Snub: 'Combinations' Key

  • Shubman Gill dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad despite recent vice-captaincy.
  • Chief selector Agarkar cited 'combinations' and Gill being 'short of runs' as reasons for exclusion.
  • Captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasized the need for a wicketkeeper at the top for team balance and different combinations.
  • Axar Patel returns as vice-captain; Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan included in the squad.
  • Gill's recent lean patch in T20Is, scoring 291 runs at an average of 24.25 this year, was also noted.

Why It Matters: Gill's exclusion from T20 WC squad is due to team combinations and balance, not just form.

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