India, Dec. 20 -- India's T20 World Cup 2026 picked up an awkward undercurrent on Saturday when Shubman Gill's omission triggered questions not just about selection but about how the decision was conveyed to the cricketer.

The BCCI continued with their regular T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, as the leader for the upcoming marquee tournament, with Axar Patel appointed as his deputy. There was also another aspect to the selection, with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan returning as the second keeper alongside Sanju Samson.

What sharpens the chatter around Shubman Gill isn't only the cut itself. A report by PTI said, "Shubman Gill's fate wasn't actually sealed on Saturday when BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia announced the squad for the T20 Wo...