Shubman Gill left out of India's T20 World Cup squad

Ajit Agarkar, India's chief selector, revealed that Shubman Gill is out of the T20 World Cup squad due to team balance. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan were chosen as wicketkeeper-batters, while Gill's recent performance didn't impress. Axar Patel takes over as vice-captain, ensuring continuity as the team gears up for the big event.

Quick rundown

1.Two wicketkeepers at the top define team balance.

2.Kishan joins Samson after a Syed Mushtaq Ali final ton.

3.Axar Patel named vice-captain to maintain continuity in Shubman's absence.

4.Jitesh Sharma dropped despite decent opportunities.

5.Takeaway: squad building is about balance and combinations, not just stats.

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