Robin Uthappa Reckons 'Indian Cricket is a Strange Place'; Questions BCCI Over Shubman Gill's Shock Snub From T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

T20 World Cup 2026: Shubman Gill was snubbed from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad and that made headlines. Not many would have believed that the then-T20 vice-captain could be dropped, but he was. A few days after his ouster from the side, former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has said that Indian cricket is a strange place. As per Uthappa, Gill could have been stripped of his vice-captaincy - but should have still been in the squad. 

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‘Indian cricket is a strange place’

"Indian cricket is a strange place. You would think there would be some semblance of predictability. It's a great side, a fantastic side, no doubt. But hearts are broken for sure. I empathize with them. You've got to feel bad for Shubman Gill. He's the captain of the Test and ODI side. Worst-case scenario, I thought somebody else might be named the vice-captain, but he'd find a spot in the side - maybe not in the XI, but at least as a third opener," Uthappa said on his YouTube channel.

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Gill Loss is Samson's Profit

Gill, who was made the vice-captain of the T20I side just ahead of the Asia Cup earlier in the year, did not live up to his potential. He could not even manage one fifty-plus score in his last 18 T20I outings. Gill missed the last two T20Is versus South Africa due to a toe injury and in the final T20I - Sanju Samson, replacing Gill, hit a fluent 37 off 22 balls to convince everyone that he is the right choice as opener.