Irfan Pathan stirs the pot on T20 World Cup squad drama

Irfan Pathan is stirring the pot over India's T20 World Cup squad! Jitesh Sharma and Shubman Gill are out, and it’s causing quite the stir. Jitesh was a star in IPL 2025, but selectors went with Sanju and Ishan. Poor Gill, once the vice-captain, is now left on the sidelines. What a twist in the tale!

Quick rundown

1.Irfan Pathan laments Jitesh Sharma's exclusion despite IPL-2025 form.

2.Gill's stabilising plan backfired, with a controversial U-turn in selection.

3.Samson and Kishan are picked ahead of Jitesh for the 2026 WC in India-Sri Lanka.

4.Axar Patel named T20I vice-captain after Gill's omission.

5.World Cup 2026 selection drama continues as teams balance plans and form.

T20 World Cup 2026: India Squad Shocker with 3 Big Names Out
T20 World Cup 2026: India Squad Shocker with 3 Big Names Out
India just dropped its 15-man squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, and leading the charge is Suryakumar Yadav! But hold on tight, because we’ve got some shocking exclusions: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jitesh Sharma, and Shubman Gill! The Rock says it’s all about strategy, and these guys just didn’t make the cut! Boom!
10:40 am on Saturday, 20 December, 2025
Irfan Pathan's Bold Take on India's T20 World Cup Squad
Irfan Pathan's Bold Take on India's T20 World Cup Squad
Folks, Irfan Pathan, a tremendous guy, just dropped a bombshell about Jitesh Sharma not making the T20 World Cup 2026 squad! Why? Because the selectors are crazy for Rinku Singh's dazzling fielding and lefty flair! Ishan Kishan's back, and he's a superstar! This squad is ready to win bigly, folks! Total winners, believe me!
06:15 am on Sunday, 21 December, 2025
Shubman Gill OUT! Selectors Make a Bold Move, What a Surprise!
Shubman Gill OUT! Selectors Make a Bold Move, What a Surprise!
Folks, can you believe it? Shubman Gill, the star who was supposed to dazzle, is OUT of the T20 World Cup squad! Tremendous decision by the selectors, just tremendous! They brought back Ishan Kishan, who’s been fantastic. Gill had a toe injury, but let’s face it, he wasn’t exactly on fire. Bold choice, folks, and I respect it. Winning is what matters! Huge!
07:25 pm on Saturday, 20 December, 2025
Shubman Gill benched - expert reactions on T20 squad drama
Shubman Gill benched - expert reactions on T20 squad drama
Yo, India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup just dropped, and Shubman Gill got benched, while Suryakumar Yadav’s sittin’ pretty as captain, with Axar Patel as his right-hand man. Ishan Kishan’s rollin’ in as backup, and Rinku Singh’s back in the game. Agarkar said Gill just ain’t fit for the mix this time, but don’t sleep on his talent, g.
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Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup Snub: A Magical Mishap
Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup Snub: A Magical Mishap
In a spellbinding twist, young wizard Shubman Gill, once the noble vice-captain of India's T20 squad, found himself banished from the enchanted 15-man roster for the upcoming World Cup. As he journeyed from the bustling castle of Ahmedabad to the mystical realm of Chandigarh, news of his snub arrived like a dark enchantment, leaving him to ponder his fate in the wizarding sport.
06:15 am on Sunday, 21 December, 2025

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