India, Jan. 2 -- Shubman Gill's omission from the T20 World Cup squad remains a major talking point. The decision raised eyebrows, especially after he served as India's vice-captain in the recent T20I series against South Africa. While the snub may appear justified when viewed through the lens of team balance and plans, dropping him at the last minute after backing him in a leadership role over the past few months reflects poorly on the planning and messaging from the selectors.

Meanwhile, Shubman made his way back into India's T20I setup earlier this year during the Asia Cup and was promptly handed the vice-captaincy again. However, he failed to nail down a permanent spot at the top of the order, scoring 291 runs from 15 matches at a st...