Former Indian cricket team batter Mohammad Kaif blasted the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for dropping Shubman Gill just ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Shubman Gill, India's Test and ODI captain, was axed from the T20I team with less than 50 days to go for the World Cup.
Shubman Gill was dropped from India's T20 World Cup 2026, with all-rounder Axar Patel announced as the vice-captain.
Indian cricket team all-rounder Axar Patel was appointed vice-captain for the T20 World Cup 2026 while star batter Shubman Gill missed out.
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Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against South Africa due to illness. However, he is with the team in Lucknow
After registering a massive 101-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I, India are all set to face them again in the second match on Thursday in Mullanpur.
India's left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel said the Eden Gardens surface was offering contrasting behaviour from either end.
Delhi Capitals have announced their retentions for IPL 2026, stepping into the new season with renewed clarity after an up-and-down 2025 campaign.
Axar Patel opened up on his captaincy mantra, saying that he likes to maintain a healthy team environment without compromising on professionalism.