Suryakumar Yadav in World Cup Squad Despite Poor Form; Gill Dropped. Why Gambhir's Call?

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News18•21-12-2025, 13:01
Suryakumar Yadav in World Cup Squad Despite Poor Form; Gill Dropped. Why Gambhir's Call?
- •Suryakumar Yadav has been included in the 2026 T20 World Cup squad despite a prolonged poor form.
- •He has failed to score a single half-century in his last 20 T20 innings, accumulating only 227 runs.
- •Suryakumar captained the recent T20 series against South Africa, performing poorly with scores of 5, 12, 5, 12.
- •Shubman Gill, considered a major reliance for the Indian team, was unexpectedly dropped from the 15-member squad.
- •Coach Gambhir's continued faith in Suryakumar raises questions, with the T20 World Cup potentially being his last chance.
Why It Matters: Suryakumar Yadav's World Cup selection despite poor form, while Gill is dropped, sparks debate on Gambhir's decision.
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