According to reports, the exclusion of Shubman Gill from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad has sparked a heated debate within Team India.
The exclusion has shocked several senior players, who feel dropping a consistent all-format performer could disturb team balance.
Rumours indicate two camps forming — one backing Gambhir’s aggressive, youth-focused approach, the other supporting Gill’s inclusion.
The emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma has intensified the fight for opening slots, putting additional pressure on Gill.
Analysts warn that sidelining Gill could deepen internal differences and impact team harmony ahead of a major ICC tournament.
Whether this bold call strengthens Team India or deepens the divide will become clear in the coming months.