Has Shubman Gill’s presence become an enemy for Rinku Singh? Former World Cup winner gave shocking opinion

News India Live, Digital Desk: The Indian cricket team is currently full of talented players, and whenever a big series or tournament comes near, it is common for there to be speculation about the selection. Especially when it comes to T20 format, names like Rinku Singh, who plays the role of finisher, and opening batsman Shubhman Gill are discussed a lot. Recently, a member of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning team has given his opinion about India’s current batting order and player selection, which is getting the attention of cricket lovers. Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, who played an important role in India winning the first T20 World Cup, believes that the presence of Shubman Gill in the team is somehow reducing Rinku Singh’s chances. Gill is an excellent opening batsman and has performed brilliantly in all three formats. His technical understanding and ability to play big innings is not hidden from anyone. But, Uthappa believes that the think tank of the Indian team is churning on where to fit which player in T20 cricket, especially when we need fast and explosive finishers.Shubhman Gill vs Rinku Singh: A Unique DilemmaShubhman Gill has performed brilliantly for the Indian team for some time now, especially in ODIs and Tests, where he displays his class and composure. Although there are some concerns about his recent form in T20, his stature and batting style make him an established opener in the team. At the same time, Rinku Singh has proven himself to be an excellent finisher by batting aggressively down the order in the IPL and the recent International T20 series. His art of hitting sixes and his ability to stay calm and win the match in difficult situations are invaluable for the team. Uthappa says that if the team management wants to give a chance to a batsman like Gill in the top order, then they may have to struggle a bit to make room for a pure finisher like Rinku Singh. The demands of T20 cricket are now such that every player must be perfectly fit in his role, and a ‘power-hitter’ like Rinku may be missed in the lower order. In his opinion, if the team looks at Gill for the opening slot, it could have a direct impact on Rinku Singh’s chances of getting into the playing eleven, especially ahead of a big tournament like the T20 World Cup 2026. Team India will now have to see what kind of batting line-up it prepares for the important matches and big tournaments to come – does it prioritize strength in the top order or rely more on explosive finishers in the middle order and lower order. It will be interesting to see how the Indian team management deals with this dilemma and what path it adopts to strike a balance.