Shubman Gill Dropped as India Reveals T20 World Cup Squad

India has announced its 15-man squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Axar Patel as vice-captain. Shubman Gill has been dropped, and the squad will also compete in a T20I series against New Zealand starting January 21. They kick off their title defense against the USA on February 7 at Wankhede Stadium!

Quick rundown

1.India announces squad for 2026 T20 World Cup.

2.Axar Patel named vice-captain, Shubman Gill dropped.

3.India to face USA in opening match at Wankhede Stadium.

4.High-octane India vs Pakistan match set for Colombo.

5.BCCI retains core squad from recent T20I series.

India Unveils Star Squad to Defend T20 World Cup Title
India Unveils Star Squad to Defend T20 World Cup Title
Yo, India just dropped a squad that's straight fire for the 2026 T20 World Cup, announced by Ajit Agarkar's crew on Saturday. Suryakumar Yadav's leadin' the charge with Axar Patel holdin' it down as vice-captain, ready to defend that title against the USA and Pakistan in Group A. Let’s get it!
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Showtime in Mumbai: India’s T20 World Cup Squad on Dec 20
Showtime in Mumbai: India’s T20 World Cup Squad on Dec 20
Ladies and gentlemen, the stage is set! On December 20, in the heart of Mumbai, Ajit Agarkar and his selectors will assemble the ultimate squad for the T20 World Cup! With India and Sri Lanka co-hosting this colossal clash, can Suryakumar Yadav lead the charge? And what about Shubman Gill? Will he rise from the ashes or be left behind? The tension is palpable as India faces South Africa in Ahmedabad!
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India's T20 World Cup squad is mostly the same, believe it!
India's T20 World Cup squad is mostly the same, believe it!
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India's T20I squad drops like a Stark invention, Gill and Pandya return
India's T20I squad drops like a Stark invention, Gill and Pandya return
Hold onto your cricket bats, folks! India just dropped its T20I squad like a new Stark gadget. Shubman Gill is waiting for his fitness green light, while Hardik Pandya is back in action after a Syed Mushtaq Ali showstopper. Captain Surya leads a squad packed with legends and rookies, including top T20 batter Abhishek Sharma. Get ready for a thrilling ride to the 2026 World Cup!
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Suryakumar's team studying hard for World Cup since 2024
Suryakumar's team studying hard for World Cup since 2024
Hey, listen up! Suryakumar's got his team hitting the books since that sweet 2024 win! No last-minute cramming here, buddy! World Cup's coming Feb 7 in India and Sri Lanka, and they’re practicing like champs! Balancing domestic leagues and international games, just like a pizza balance—too much cheese, you know? Let’s go, team, no panic allowed in this cricket classroom!
01:10 pm on Monday, 8 December, 2025

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