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The left-handed opener scored the most runs in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and played an important role in Jharkhand winning the title of this prestigious tournament for the first time.
Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. With this announcement, there has been a big upheaval regarding the selection, because star batsman Shubman Gill has not been given a place in the team. Gill’s absence has intensified the discussion in the cricket world.
Suryakumar Yadav becomes captain, Akshar Patel becomes vice-captain
The command of the team has been handed over to Suryakumar Yadav, while Akshar Patel has been given the responsibility of vice-captain. After Gill’s exit, this important role has been handed over to Akshar.
Fitness became an obstacle in Shubman Gill’s path.
Shubman Gill has been struggling with fitness problems in recent times, which has affected his selection. He is currently the ODI and Test captain of India, but in a big competition like the T20 World Cup, the selectors have given priority to fitness and he has been kept out of the team.
Challenge to Sanju Samson in the wicketkeeper race
The competition regarding the role of wicketkeeper batsman in the team has become interesting. Sanju Samson is going to face a tough challenge from Ishan Kishan this time. Ishaan, who returned to the national team after almost two years, has caught the attention of the selectors by performing brilliantly in domestic cricket.
Ishan Kishan’s strong performance in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
The left-handed opener scored the most runs in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and played an important role in Jharkhand winning the title of this prestigious tournament for the first time. Star wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan last played an international match for India in 2023.
Harbhajan Singh praised Ishan Kishan fiercely
Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has openly praised Ishan Kishan on his return. Harbhajan said that he is personally very happy for Ishaan and the way he has bounced back after the struggle is praiseworthy.
According to Harbhajan Singh, Ishan Kishan is a very aggressive batsman and has also scored a double century in ODI cricket. He said that winning the title for his team as captain is the real reward for Ishaan’s hard work. Harbhajan also said that Ishaan worked on the shortcomings related to his game and life and remained completely focused on his performance.
Ishan Kishan is the match winning player
Harbhajan Singh described Ishan Kishan as a player who can win the match single-handedly. He believes that as long as Ishaan is at the crease, the team is never out of the competition. This wonderful return of a quality player is a positive sign for Indian cricket.
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