Shubman Gill Aims for T20 Comeback Amid Intense Competition
‘If I get picked...’: Shubman Gill sends message amid India T20 selection debate
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Shubman Gill, captain of the Gujarat Titans, aspires to return to India's T20I team despite being left out of the recent T20 World Cup squad. He emphasizes continuous improvement in his game, focusing on preparation and mental clarity as he heads into the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- 01Shubman Gill last played a T20 International in December 2025 and was excluded from the T20 World Cup squad.
- 02In 2025, Gill scored 291 runs in 15 T20 matches, averaging 24.25, which contributed to his exclusion.
- 03Competition for T20I spots has intensified with players like Sanju Samson and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerging as strong contenders.
- 04Gill has performed well in IPL 2026, scoring 722 runs at an average of 48.13 and a strike rate of 163.72.
- 05He believes that focusing on preparation and controllable factors is crucial for maintaining mental fitness in cricket.
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Shubman Gill, who currently captains the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is determined to return to the Indian T20I team despite being left out of the squad for the recent T20 World Cup. The 26-year-old last played a T20 International in December 2025, where he struggled, averaging just 24.25 across 15 matches. With rising competition from players like Sanju Samson and the young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Gill acknowledges the challenges ahead but remains focused on improving his game. He enters the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in strong form, having scored 722 runs this season. Gill emphasizes that preparation and clarity about controllable factors are vital for handling the pressures of international cricket. His commitment to constant improvement reflects his ambition to reclaim his spot in the T20 setup, as he aims to strengthen his case further in the final.
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Gill's performance in the IPL could influence his selection for the national T20 team, affecting team dynamics and future matches.
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