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Shubman Gill told to 'detach himself' from T20Is after shocking World Cup snub: 'Looked impractical and not pragmatic'

Shubman Gill told to 'detach himself' from T20Is after shocking World Cup snub: 'Looked impractical and not pragmatic' ByHT Sports Desk Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 05:12 pm IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link Shubman Gill was not picked in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 After four months of investment, BCCI's selection committee ended India's 'project Shubman Gill' in T20Is on Saturday. Gill was left out of the upcoming T20 World Cup squad, with Sanju Samson reinstated as the primary opener and Ishan Kishan, who scored a blazing ton in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, named as back-up. Former India cricketer Atul Wassan welcomed the move, saying it marked a shift toward specialist T20 players.

India's Shubman Gill during the third T20 International cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at HPCA Stadium, in Dharamshala

India's Shubman Gill during the third T20 International cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at HPCA Stadium, in Dharamshala

Credit: Hindustantimes

Key Highlights

  • India's Shubman Gill during the third T20 International cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at HPCA Stadium, in Dharamshala(PTI) Speaking to ANI, Wassan said that he never fully understood Gill’s place in the T20I setup.
  • "I would not say that Shubman Gill has been axed.
  • Because, you know, I hear a lot of talk about it, but yes, it was looking impractical and not pragmatic, according to me, for somebody to be captain of the Test team and then play all three formats.
  • The guy has to change gears, and I think that is unfair these days," he said.
  • ALSO READ: Ayush Mhatre explodes, charges back after Pakistan player heckles him on dismissal in U19 Asia Cup finalAfter a spectacular show against England earlier in the summer, in what was his maiden assignment as the India Test captain, Gill was called up for the Asia Cup, marking his return to the T20I format after more than a year, and was reinstated as the vice-captain.
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