Gill's T20 World Cup Snub: Agarkar, Suryakumar Explain Team Call

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News18•20-12-2025, 20:02
Gill's T20 World Cup Snub: Agarkar, Suryakumar Explain Team Call
- •Shubman Gill has been excluded from the T20 World Cup squad due to recent poor form and team combination requirements.
- •Chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated Gill's current lack of runs and the need for a specific team balance led to his omission.
- •Captain Suryakumar Yadav clarified that the team sought an extra top-order wicket-keeper, implying Gill's form wasn't the sole issue.
- •Ishan Kishan was included for his strong performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and ability to bat higher up the order.
- •Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged his own dip in form, vowing to improve before the T20 World Cup begins on February 7.
Why It Matters: Shubman Gill dropped from T20 World Cup squad due to team combination and recent form.
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