Overview
- Dilip Vengsarkar said Yashasvi Jaiswal should have been picked ahead of Shubman Gill, calling the repeated omission unfair to a proven match-winner.
- W.V. Raman advised Jaiswal to be patient and noted that some selection discussions remain private, expressing confidence in the batter’s long-term prospects.
- The Ajit Agarkar-led panel dropped Gill after poor T20 returns and recalled Ishan Kishan for the backup opener slot, prioritizing a top-order keeper.
- Agarkar framed the choices around the best tournament combination and current form, reinforcing the selection committee’s stated criteria.
- Despite recent domestic success, including a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy hundred, Jaiswal has not played a T20I since July 2024 and remains outside the 2026 squad led by Suryakumar Yadav.