Overview
- Shubman Gill was left out of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, which is captained by Suryakumar Yadav with Axar Patel as vice-captain.
- Gujarat Titans assistant and batting coach Parthiv Patel publicly supported the decision, saying Gill "did not contribute as per the expectations."
- Since returning to T20Is in September 2025, Gill played 15 matches with an average around 24 and a strike rate near 137, figures cited as insufficient for the format.
- Patel said the decision was effectively made during the South Africa series and urged fans to back the players who have been selected.
- Sanju Samson was recalled as a wicketkeeper-opener for the New Zealand series and the World Cup, underscoring the selectors’ tactical preference for that role.