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Azharuddin Questions Gill's T20 Omission, Backs Domestic Stars
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 02:02 AM
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Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin has voiced his concerns over Shubman Gill's absence from the T20 squad, advocating for consistent opportunities for domestic performers.
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin has expressed surprise at Shubman Gill's exclusion from the national T20 team. Azharuddin, speaking on the recent selection trends, suggested that players who perform well domestically should be given more consistent chances at the international level.
Azharuddin also highlighted the continued omission of promising domestic talents Sarfaraz Khan and Auqib Nabi from the Test squad. He implied that a clearer pathway for rewarding consistent domestic performances in the longer format is needed.
The former skipper's remarks come amidst ongoing discussions about India's selection policies and the integration of new talent into the national squads across formats.
Azharuddin also highlighted the continued omission of promising domestic talents Sarfaraz Khan and Auqib Nabi from the Test squad. He implied that a clearer pathway for rewarding consistent domestic performances in the longer format is needed.
The former skipper's remarks come amidst ongoing discussions about India's selection policies and the integration of new talent into the national squads across formats.