Shubman Gill has been excluded just months before the World Cup, and Ishan Kishan gets a chance. Image: AFP
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Firstpost29-12-2025, 19:35

Tom Moody Flags India's "Too Much Talent" as T20 World Cup 2026 Challenge

  • Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody identified India's abundant talent as a major selection "nightmare" for the T20 World Cup 2026.
  • Moody stated that having "too many options" makes it difficult for selectors and captains, despite being a "wonderful problem."
  • The recent squad announcement for an upcoming tournament exemplified this, with Shubman Gill's surprising exclusion due to form and team combination.
  • Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, with Axar Patel as vice-captain; Ishan Kishan makes a comeback.
  • The squad features a strong batting lineup including Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, and a pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah.

Why It Matters: India's deep talent pool creates a major selection dilemma for T20 World Cup 2026, says Tom Moody.

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