The Ajit Agarkar–led selection committee, along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, deserve close to full marks for India’s T20 World Cup squad announced on Saturday, December 20. It is difficult to poke holes in its construction. With Sanju Samson restored to the top of the order alongside Abhishek Sharma, India have doubled down on a fearless, high-octane opening combination — a double engine capable of blowing teams away in the powerplay and unlocking the depth of a hugely talented batting order.
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And yet, one name missing from the list ensured the debate was inevitable.
What, exactly, was Shubman Gill’s fault?
To understand the magnitude of the omission, one must rewind just a few months. As recently as August, Gill was not merely part of India’s future plans — he was the plan. He was touted internally as the next all-format captain, entrusted with leadership responsibilities that very few players of his ag
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