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Ex-India cricketer calls Gill snub 'damage control', says selectors 'got carried away'

Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup 2026 squad omission is seen as a strategic correction, not a snub. Experts suggest selectors are prioritizing defined roles and recent T20 form over past Test heroics. This shift emphasizes specialists for specific game phases, reflecting a pragmatic approach to team composition for the tournament.

Record! Mandhana becomes first Indian woman to achieve this rare feat

Smriti Mandhana made history in the first Women’s T20I against Sri Lanka by becoming the first Indian to score 4,000 T20I runs. She is only the second woman globally after Suzie Bates to achieve this feat and did it faster than anyone. India’s bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 121 runs.

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IND vs PAK U19 Final : India win toss, opt to field- Pakistan to bat first in final

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How BCCI’s 'Project Shubman Gill' collapsed: Inside the shocking omission

Shubman Gill's injury opened the door for Sanju Samson, but sources reveal the team management had already planned to replace Gill at the top due to a lack of runs. This move signals a shift in strategy for the T20 World Cup, with the team management moving on from Gill as the all-format leader.

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'His injuries have been strange': Gavaskar on Gill's omission from WC squad

Shubman Gill was dropped from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad due to poor form and injury concerns. Sunil Gavaskar advised Gill to take the decision positively and assured his future remains bright. Gavaskar called the move a “course correction,” adding that chief selector Ajit Agarkar would explain the decision personally.

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