When did Shubman Gill learn about his T20 World Cup snub? Report reveals

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The Indian cricket team announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday (December 20), delivering one of the biggest surprises in recent selections. Shubman Gill, the vice-captain of the T20I side and captain in Tests and ODIs, was omitted from both the World Cup team and the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand. This decision has sparked widespread discussion among fans and experts.

How Shubman Gill learned about his exclusion

A report by Cricbuzz indicate that Shubman Gill was informed of his exclusion only hours before the official announcement. It further stated that he received the news on Saturday morning while travelling from Ahmedabad to his home in Chandigarh after the South Africa T20I series.

Notably, Gill had left the team hotel expecting to feature in the New Zealand series and the World Cup. "It is understood that he received a call, though it is not clear who actually called him," the report noted. This late communication caught Gill off guard, as he had been mentally preparing for the tournaments.

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