Harbhajan Singh Backs Shubman Gill After T20 World Cup Snub, Cites Fierce Competition

• Shubman Gill was excluded from India's T20 World Cup squad despite being vice-captain in the recent T20I series.
• The exclusion was due to a last-minute assessment favoring a wicketkeeper-opener combination, including Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson.
• Harbhajan Singh defended Gill's exclusion, stating it's not a reflection on his skills but due to fierce competition for spots.
• Harbhajan emphasized Gill is a 'great player' with 'beautiful technique' and will make a strong comeback, noting he's still India's Test captain.
• Gill's recent T20I performance included 291 runs in 15 games at a strike rate of 137.26, with no half-centuries.

Why It Matters: Harbhajan Singh supports Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup exclusion, citing competition, not skill.