T20 World Cup 2026: Ajit Agarkar explains dropping Shubman Gill

Overview

• Ajit Agarkar was in the press conference to announce India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2026
• The Indian Chief Selector explained the reason behind Shubman Gill's massive snub
• While he regarded Gill to be a quality player, Agarkar noted his poor form

Ajit Agarkar was in the press conference to announce India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. One of the main talking points of the conversation was Shubman Gill being dropped from the squad. The Indian Chief Selector explained the reason behind Gill's massive snub. While he regarded Gill to be a quality player, Agarkar noted his poor form. 

In the process, Agarkar confirmed that the 26-year-old was snubbed due to not living up to the expectations in the last few months. "We know what quality player Shubman Gill is, short of runs at the moment. Unfortunately he missed out this T20 World Cup and last World Cup too," Agarkar said in the press conference.

Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026: Shubman Gill stripped of vice captaincy, dropped from Indian squad

Gill missed out of the Indian T20 World Cup squad both in 2024 and 2026. While he wasn't in a good touch before the T20 WC in 2024, the star batter had a good form in the IPL in 2025. It meant he made his return to the T20I side in the Asia Cup. However, he could not live up to his expectations in the 20-over format since then.

"Shubman Gill was spoken to before the meeting," - BCCI's official

One of the BCCI officials spoke about the conversation the Indian management had with Gill about the major decision. The official reported to TOI that the emerging star was indeed informed about the decision before the meeting. It was claimed that Gill's snub happened to go with the best combination for the T20 World Cup 2026.

Also Check: 'Nazar utarwana,' - Sunil Gavaskar claims to have given unique advice to Shubman Gill

"Shubman Gill was spoken to before the meeting - obviously, we can't give the details but he explained the combination call - unfortunate for him but at the end of the day you need the best combination for the World Cup," BCCI's official claimed.