Shubman Gill Prepares for T20I comeback, but will these players allow him to?

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Shubman Gill is reportedly set to make a comeback to India’s T20I squad for the Asia Cup 2025, beginning next month

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The 25-year-old cricket star hasn’t played T20Is since IPL 2025. His recent form in ODIs and Tests kept him busy in other formats

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Team India had been rotating players across formats post-World Cup. Gill was rested for T20s to manage workload

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With Rohit and Kohli’s T20 futures uncertain, Gill may become a regular top-order name alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad

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In his 21 T20Is, Gill has put up an aggregate score of 578 runs at a strike rate of 139.27. He also smashed a 126* against New Zealand in 2023

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India’s T20 campaign will kick off with a match against UAE, followed by a high-stakes game against Pakistan. Gill’s presence could boost the batting firepower

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However, Gill's return could be hindered by Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, who have proven to be valuable to the team

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With the Asia Cup commencing on September 9th, the final team squad is expected to be shared soon

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