New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, have dropped Shubman Gill from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad. The decision has created a major debate across Indian cricket.

BCCI made a bold and unexpected move by dropping the vice-captain, also a key opening batter. Many fans and experts have criticised the decision.

Former India batter WV Raman, the former coach of the women's team, said he was confused by the selectors' call.

Raman argued that Gill was not dropped because of any big mistake. Instead, the players selected ahead of him are simply more explosive, which is an important quality in modern T20 cricket.

The selectors chose players who fit specialised T20 roles, such ...