Presently, the biggest worry for the Indian selectors right now is Shubman Gill’s availability. As India’s T20I vice-captain, he was expected to play a major role in the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, especially since the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is just a couple of months away.
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This situation has pushed the Indian selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, into a very important meeting in Raipur. They will meet in Raipur on Wednesday, December 3, on the sidelines of the second ODI between India and South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Gautam Gambhir is also likely to join the meeting.
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In the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, Parag has been struggling badly, scoring only 5, 15, 14, and 0, and Assam has also lost three of those matches, which makes the call even more surprising. Even in IPL 2025, Parag managed only 393 runs and hit only one half-century.
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Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal are in contention for T20I selection
With Gill injured and Parag rising into the conversation, the competition for middle-order spots has become tight, and Tilak’s position is no longer safe.
It is also being said that Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal are being considered for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa after Gill’s fitness concerns. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya is ready to make a comeback with the upcoming T20I series at home.
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