Gill has not only been removed as vice-captain but has also been dropped from the T20I squad completely. Additionally, the star wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma was also dropped, with Ishan Kishan making a return after more than two years away from the side.
Read Also: Rohit Sharma takes drastic step to keep ICC World Cup 2027 hopes alive
Suryakumar Yadav explains why no standby players were picked
With both tournaments being played at home, Devajit Saikia and Suryakumar believe that the player availability will not be an issue, and replacements can be managed if required.
On the other hand, Captain Suryakumar said, “Right now we are not naming any stand-bys. The World Cup will be played in our country, and if need be, all the players would be ready.”
Read Also: Fans explode after Shubman Gill’s shock ICC T20 World Cup 2026 snub
Before the showpiece event, the two-time T20 World Cup champions will play a five-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting on January 11 in Vadodara. This home series will act as the final tune-up for the Men in Blue before the prestigous tournament.
India's squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and T20I Series against New Zealand:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Axar Patel (VC), Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, and Rinku Singh.
Hence then, the article about revealed why no standby players named for icc t20 world cup 2026 and new zealand series was published today ( ) and is available on cricketaddictor ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Revealed why no standby players named for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and New Zealand Series )
Also on site :