Shubman Gill’s absence from the main squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup surprised many after his stellar IPL season. Here’s a breakdown of the possible reasons:
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T20I struggles: While Gill shines in Test cricket, his T20 international record hasn’t been as convincing. His average falls short of expectations, and he hasn’t quite cemented his place in the shorter format.
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Top-order logjam: With established batsmen like Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli all vying for positions at the top of the batting order, there was fierce competition for a limited number of slots. The selectors might have prioritized players with more experience in the T20 international arena.
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Recent IPL slump: Though Gill started the IPL strong, his form dipped towards the latter stages. This inconsistency might have given the selectors pause for thought when finalizing the squad.
Despite missing the initial cut, Gill was named as one of the reserves. So, there’s still a possibility he could be called upon if needed during the World Cup.
