Aakash Chopra's T20 World Cup Squad: Gill or Pandya for Vice?

Ladies and gentlemen, Aakash Chopra has thrown down the gauntlet for India’s T20 World Cup squad! With the tournament kicking off on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, he’s got Shubman Gill as a specialist opener, but is he ready for vice-captain duties? The Rock says, ‘Not so fast!’ Hardik Pandya might just swoop in! Get ready for a squad packed with versatility and flair!

05:40 am on Saturday, 20 December, 2025 | ajay_koushik

Quick rundown

1.Point 1: Chopra's 15-member squad is a Swiss Army knife, leaning on utility over specialist punch.

2.Point 2: Gill features as an opener, but the vice-captain slot remains a juggling act.

3.Point 3: Washington Sundar's all-round versatility edges out a pure death-overs finisher on subcontinental tracks.

4.Point 4: The Sundar vs. Rinku debate becomes a popcorn moment as managers weigh finishing power against extra bowling depth.

5.Point 5: Core 2024 remains, but leadership dynamics and death-overs roles get a fresh remix for 2026.

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Quick rundown

1.Point 1: Chopra's 15-member squad is a Swiss Army knife, leaning on utility over specialist punch.

2.Point 2: Gill features as an opener, but the vice-captain slot remains a juggling act.

3.Point 3: Washington Sundar's all-round versatility edges out a pure death-overs finisher on subcontinental tracks.

4.Point 4: The Sundar vs. Rinku debate becomes a popcorn moment as managers weigh finishing power against extra bowling depth.

5.Point 5: Core 2024 remains, but leadership dynamics and death-overs roles get a fresh remix for 2026.

Aakash Chopra's T20 World Cup Squad: Gill or Pandya for Vice?

Quick rundown

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