Deep thoughts on Shubman Gill’s exit from T20 World Cup

New Delhi: The 15-member Indian cricket team has been announced for next year’s T-20 World Cup. The decision was taken by the Indian selectors on Saturday, December 20, in which Shubman Gill’s name is not included. This decision was already decided and was announced in the official notice.

Shubman Gill’s exit from the team

According to the information, this decision was taken on Wednesday, December 17 in Lucknow. The scheduled fourth T20 match between India and South Africa was canceled due to fog that day. At the same time, the selectors and team management decided not to include Shubman Gill in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. The surprising thing is that even Gill himself was not informed about this decision till Saturday morning. The selectors did not hold any discussion with Gill.

Fear of dissatisfaction in the dressing room

There is a possibility of dissatisfaction being expressed in the dressing room of the Indian team regarding this method of selection. Talks of lack of trust and unhealthy environment among the players are also coming to light. Suddenly ousting Gil may cause him disappointment and feelings of humiliation.

Signs of gill being out

Indications of Gill being out came when it was reported that he had suffered a toe injury while batting. However, further investigation revealed that the injury was not serious. Initially the medical team suspected a hairline fracture, but later scans revealed it to be only a minor injury. It is being said that Gill was ready to play in the next match by taking painkillers, but the team management had already decided to drop him.

role of bad form

Gill’s recent performance is also considered to be a main reason for the selection decision. He scored only 32 runs in three matches against South Africa. The role of head coach Gautam Gambhir is also considered important in this decision. A former national selector admitted that it was wrong to make Gill the vice-captain of the T20 team after his good performances in Test cricket in England.

status of suryakumar yadav

Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s performance in the last one year has also been ordinary, yet he remains in the team. In 2025, Gill has scored 291 runs in 15 innings, while Suryakumar has scored only 218 runs in 19 innings. His strike rate has also been low, which is considered to be the worst performance of his career. This also shows that Suryakumar’s right wrist has not yet fully healed.

Impact on the relationship between Gill and Gautam Gambhir

Amidst all this, the question also arises that what effect will this decision have on the relationship between Gill and Gautam Gambhir. Gill is still captaining India in two other formats, so dropping him suddenly and without discussion could impact confidence. Experts believe that if Suryakumar’s performance remains below average, his place may also be in danger. Winning is always a priority for Gautam Gambhir, and in such an environment, Gill’s absence may have an impact on other players in the future.