The Indian Express has learnt that two factors weighed against Gill – his strike rate in the Powerplay, and team combination and balance. India's Powerplay Gamble for T20 World Cup The unanswered question haunting team management The Critical Question 3 Wickets If India lose three wickets in the Powerplay with their attacking approach, who steps up? With India scheduled to play at six different venues for the T20 World Cup, there is a strong chance that conditions may get slower as the tournament nears the business end. And that is the sort of edge India want at the World Cup. And this is where the team management believed Rinku’s presence would come handy, playing the finisher’s role and fitting seamlessly into the combination.

Source: Indian Express December 21, 2025 05:40 UTC