Why is Shubman Gill not selected for T20 World Cup 2026? - Check here!

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Squad announcement

The BCCI confirmed the squad for the World Cup and the upcoming New Zealand T20I series, with Axar Patel named vice-captain.

Form concerns

Gill’s recent T20 form worked against him, with modest returns across the year and no half-century to his name in the format.

Numbers tell the story

In 2025, Gill scored 291 runs from 15 T20Is at an average of 24.25 and a strike rate of 137.26, falling short of team expectations.

Injury setback

Gill also missed the final two T20Is against South Africa due to a foot injury, further impacting his chances before selection.

Squad direction

With Ishan Kishan recalled and Axar Patel elevated as vice-captain, the selectors have prioritised current form and balance for T20 World Cup 2026.

India squad for T20 WC & NZ T20Is (1/2)

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (VC).

India squad for T20 World Cup & NZ T20Is (2/2)

Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan (WK).

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