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Shubman Gill Breaks Silence on T20 World Cup Snub, Respects Selectors' Call

Shubman Gill has publicly addressed his omission from India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Test and ODI captain stated he respects the selectors' decision while expressing his personal desire to play in World Cups. His recent stint in the T20I lineup, where he opened with Abhishek Sharma, did not produce the expected results for the team's batting flow. Gill will now lead India in a three-match ODI series against New Zealand before the teams play T20Is as World Cup preparation.

Key Points: Shubman Gill on T20 World Cup Snub: Respects Selectors' Decision

  • Gill respects selectors' T20 WC decision
  • Believes in destiny's plan
  • Was T20I vice-captain under Gambhir
  • Experiment with his role didn't yield results
  • Focus now shifts to ODI series vs NZ
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'I respect selectors' decision': Shubman Gill's straightforward response on T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill opens up on being left out of India's T20 World Cup squad, stating he respects the selectors' decision and believes in destiny.

"Whatever is written in my destiny, nobody can take that away from me. - Shubman Gill"

Vadodara, Jan 10

India's Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill has finally opened up on his T20 World Cup snub and said that he respected the selectors' decision and believes that 'nobody can take away what's written in destiny.'

Gill, who served as vice-captain of the T20I team since Gautam Gambhir's appointment as head coach, was excluded from India's 15-member squad for the 20-over World Cup, scheduled to begin from February 7, with Axar Patel being named Suryakumar Yadav's deputy.

"It is my belief that I am right where I am supposed to be in my life. Whatever is written in my destiny, nobody can take that away from me. As a player, I want to play in World Cups and win games for my team. But having said that, I respect the selectors' decision. I wish the T20 team all the very best. I hope they win the World Cup," Gill said, addressing the media in a pre-match press conference ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand here at the BCA (Kotambi) Stadium.

Gill was thrust into the T20I lineup just before last year's Asia Cup, as the Indian team trusted that this versatile anchor would perform well alongside an aggressive batting unit. Gill took the place of Sanju Samson, who had scored three T20I hundreds in the past year. He opened the innings with his Punjab teammate Abhishek Sharma.

However, the move did not yield the expected results, and India found it difficult to bat in their customary free-flowing manner, a style that had become characteristic under Gambhir's coaching. In the end, the selectors chose to terminate the Gill experiment right before the T20 World Cup, emphasising that Samson should be restored to the opening position.

Gill will be back at the helm as India gear up to take on the BlackCaps in three ODIs, starting on Sunday. The two sides will then face each other in five T20Is, which will serve as a preparatory series ahead of the T20 World Cup.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Honestly, I think the selectors made the right call. Gill is a fantastic player, but his T20 strike rate in recent games wasn't up to the mark. Sanju Samson has been on fire. Tough but fair decision.
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Aman W
"Nobody can take away what's written in destiny" – what a classy, philosophical way to handle disappointment. Wishing him all the best. He'll be back stronger.
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Sarah B
It's a bit confusing. He was made vice-captain and then dropped before the big tournament. Doesn't that show a lack of clear planning from the team management? Feel for the guy.
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Karthik V
Focus on the ODIs, Shubman! You're our captain there. This snub will only add fuel to your fire. Can't wait to see you lead the team against the BlackCaps. 💪
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Nikhil C
The "Gill experiment" didn't work in T20s, simple. Gambhir's style needs explosive starters. But let's not forget he's a world-class Test and ODI batsman. Different formats, different demands.

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