| 'It's not about form': Suryakumar reveals real reason for Gill's omission Dec 20th 2025, 09:43 by TOI Sports Desk  Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup squad exclusion sparks debate, with captain Suryakumar Yadav citing team combination and the need for a top-order keeper. The decision prioritizes balance over individual form, impacting other batting selections as India aims to retain their title.
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| Why Shubman Gill missed out on T20 World Cup 2026 selection Dec 20th 2025, 09:04 by TOI Sports Desk  Shubman Gill has been excluded from India's T20 World Cup squad due to his recent lack of form. Axar Patel has been appointed vice-captain, while Ishan Kishan returns as the second wicketkeeper and reserve opener. Rinku Singh is back as the designated finisher.
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| India squad for T20 World Cup: Gill dropped; Kishan included in 15-member squad Dec 20th 2025, 08:45 by TOI Sports Desk  India's squads for the T20 World Cup and a series against New Zealand are announced. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team. Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma are out. Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh are in. The T20 World Cup begins in February. India faces Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan, and the USA in the group stage.
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| Manjrekar warns India: 'Tests reveal the real health of a nation' despite white-ball series wins Dec 20th 2025, 08:33 by TOI Sports Desk  Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed concern over the state of Indian red-ball cricket following a 0-2 Test series whitewash against South Africa. He emphasized that Test results are the truest measure of a nation's cricketing health, highlighting the batting unit's struggles against disciplined bowling on challenging surfaces.
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