Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh lashed out at the team management for dropping Shubman Gill from the 2026 T20 World Cup squad. However, after a few poor matches, Gill went from vice-captain to
out of the 15-member squad for the marquee event, starting February 7. Notably, Gill scored only 291 runs in 15 T20Is at an average of 24.25 and a strike rate of 137.26 as well.

Talking about Gill’s sudden omission from the World Cup squad, Yograj Singh said on the Ravi Bisht YouTube channel (via India Today): “Shubman Gill is a vice-captain. What is the reason behind dropping him? Just because he failed in 4-5 innings? Indian cricket has had so many players who have barely managed to perform in 10 matches out of 100 opportunities. They still played; you already know the reason why. Young Abhishek Sharma arrived a couple of years ago. If he fails four innings will you drop him as well?”

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However, Yograj Singh backed Shubman Gill with an example of how legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev was backed during a form slump as well. Notably, Kapil Dev became one of India’s most accomplished cricketers, finishing his international career with over 9,000 runs and 687 wickets as well.

“Let me give you an example of the ‘great’ Kapil Dev. When we toured Pakistan with Bishan Singh Bedi as captain, Kapil Dev continued to play matches despite failing with bat and ball. But Bishan Singh Bedi still took him on the subsequent tour of England,” concluded Yograj Singh.