India drops Shubman Gill from T20 World Cup squad
Summary
Indian selectors dropped Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill from the T20 World Cup squad due to poor form, while Suryakumar Yadav remains captain. Ishan Kishan returns to the squad ahead of the tournament in February.
Key Points
- Shubman Gill has been dropped from the Indian T20 World Cup squad after a prolonged slump in form.
- Suryakumar Yadav retains captaincy despite a similar poor run but has full backing from selectors.
- All-rounder Axar Patel is named vice-captain for the squad.
- Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan returns to the squad based on strong domestic performances.
