Shubman Gill dropped from India’s T20 World Cup squad

Shubman Gill has missed out on a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad, with his recent numbers in the format weighing heavily against him. The India Test captain has gone 18 T20I innings without a half-century, a prolonged drought that has weakened his case in a format driven by output and immediacy.

While there have been brief flashes of form, they have not altered the broader trend. Gill’s 28-ball 47 against Pakistan at the 2025 Asia Cup, which marked his return to the T20I side, remains a rare standout in an otherwise inconsistent run. This year, he has scored 291 runs from 15 innings, with a highest score of 47, averaging 24.25 at a strike rate of 137.26. There have been five single-digit scores.

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However, India captain Suryakumar Yadav ruled out form as a reason for Gill’s omission. He stated that the team combination played a role, with the mamagement wanting a keeper to bat at the top.

The recently concluded T20I series against South Africa did little to change perceptions. Gill managed scores of 4, 0 and 28, reinforcing concerns over his impact and reliability at the top of the order.

Squad

Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (vice-capt), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan (wk)

Published on Dec 20, 2025