T20 World Cup-2026: What former cricketer Syed Kirmani said about Shubman Gill's current form
T20 World Cup-2026: Syed Kirmani on Shubman Gill: The Indian team for the T20 World Cup-2026 has been announced. India's Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, did not get a place in the team. Former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani has said that every player goes through a bad patch, but they shouldn't be overlooked during such times.
Former cricketer Syed Kirmani said that the competition in our country is very tough, and that's a very good thing. There are immediate replacements available for every role, whether it's an all-rounder, bowler, spinner, batsman, or captain. There are two or three potential captains in the team, including Suryakumar Yadav.
However, Shubman Gill was not considered, even though he was made the captain of the Test and ODI teams. Shubman was in excellent form in England during the 2024-25 season. He set records as a captain and opening batsman, and now he's not being considered due to a dip in form.
Kirmani said that every player has good and bad days. Bad days come in every player's life, everyone goes through a bad patch of form, no matter how great they are. But you can't ignore them when they are going through a bad patch. It's also possible that Shubman Gill had some personal reasons why he wasn't selected for the team.
The former cricketer said, “When a player is not selected or is dropped, there should be clarity regarding it. The selection committee should be congratulated for the excellent team selection. They have done a very good job in selecting the teams for the World Cup and the series against New Zealand.”