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Shubman Gill Caught Off-Guard By Questions On India T20I Team
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News18•05-10-2026, 17:29
Shubman Gill Caught Off-Guard By Questions On India T20I Team
- •Shubman Gill was recently caught off-guard by reporters asking him about the Indian T20I team set-up.
- •Reminding reporters that he is not part of the format, Gill quickly responded with, 'T20? Mai toh hu hi nahi'.
- •Gill has not been part of T20I plans since late 2025 after being dropped prior to the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- •The BCCI reportedly wants to avoid burdening Gill with a third format as he already leads the ODI and Test teams.
- •Players like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi currently serve as India's T20I opening options.
Key Questions Answered
Shubman Gill has not been part of the T20I setup since late 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to manage his workload and avoid burdening him with a third format, as he already captains India in Tests and ODIs and is focused on the buildup for the 2027 World Cup in Africa.
Returning from New Chandigarh after the final ODI against the West Indies, Shubman Gill was caught off-guard by reporters asking about T20I planning and responded with, 'T20? Mai toh hu hi nahi' (I am not in the team).
India's T20I opening options include Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
