Shubman Gill on T20 World Cup Snub: "No one can take what's written in my destiny"
Sports
C
CNBC TV1810-01-2026, 20:45

Shubman Gill on T20 World Cup Snub: "No one can take what's written in my destiny"

  • Shubman Gill, left out of India's T20 World Cup squad, respects selectors' decision and wishes the team well.
  • The 26-year-old, who captains India in longer formats, emphasizes staying in the present moment to simplify life and achieve peace.
  • Gill recently became India's full-time ODI captain, but missed a Test and ODI series due to a neck injury.
  • He dismissed claims that senior players choose 'easier formats,' stating no format is easy and winning ICC tournaments requires immense effort.
  • Gill advocated for more preparation time before Test series, especially when switching from white-ball cricket or after long tours.

Why It Matters: Shubman Gill accepts T20 World Cup exclusion, focusing on destiny, present moment, and Test preparation.

More like this

Loading more articles...