Overview
- Former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar said Yashasvi Jaiswal should have replaced Shubman Gill and called it unfortunate to leave out a proven match-winner.
- Ex-India coach WV Raman urged Jaiswal to bide his time and expressed confidence he will feature in many future World Cups.
- The confirmed squad features Ishan Kishan recalled as a keeper who can open, with Shubman Gill dropped after low scores and Suryakumar Yadav named captain.
- Jaiswal’s T20I record stands at 23 matches for 723 runs at a strike-rate of 164.31, and he last played the format in July 2024 after being directed toward red-ball cricket.
- The selection means Jaiswal will miss the upcoming five-match home T20I series against New Zealand, limiting immediate white-ball opportunities.