Shubman Gill has been struggling with poor form in T20Is. Image: AFP
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Firstpost29-12-2025, 13:46

Gill's T20 Ouster Shakes Team: Players Insecure, 'Anyone Can Be Dropped'

  • Shubman Gill unexpectedly dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad despite being a regular and former vice-captain.
  • His poor form, scoring only 291 runs in 15 innings without a fifty, led to the exclusion.
  • A PTI report suggests head coach Gautam Gambhir made a strategic call, causing insecurity among other players.
  • Chief selector Ajit Agarkar acknowledged Gill's quality but cited a 'shortage of runs' as the reason.
  • The decision has sparked debate and could impact Gambhir and Agarkar if India underperforms in the World Cup.

Why It Matters: Gill's shock T20 World Cup exclusion creates player insecurity, highlighting performance-based selection.

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