Kapil Dev Was Backed! Yograj Questions VC Snub

The omission of Shubman Gill from India’s T20 World Cup squad has triggered widespread debate. Many fans and experts are questioning the decision, especially given Gill’s recent leadership role within the team.

Yograj Singh Questions Selection Call

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh expressed surprise over the selectors’ move. He questioned how a player who was recently trusted with leadership responsibility could be left out so quickly.

Gill’s Role and Recent Numbers

Shubman Gill was part of India’s T20 plans earlier this year. He even served as vice captain. However, he failed to cement a regular place in the squad. In 15 T20I matches, Gill scored 291 runs at a strike rate of 137.26, without a single half century.

Numbers Should Not Decide Everything

Speaking on a YouTube show with Ravi Bisht, Yograj Singh said statistics alone should not drive selection calls. He felt dropping a vice captain after a brief lean phase sends the wrong message. According to him, patience is often required at the highest level.

Warning Against Quick Decisions

Yograj Singh also raised concerns about how young players are handled. He cited Abhishek Sharma as an example. He questioned whether the batter would also be dropped after four failures, warning against constant chopping and changing.

Kapil Dev Example Recalled

To strengthen his argument, Yograj recalled an example involving Kapil Dev. He said Kapil was backed by Bishan Singh Bedi even during a poor run with both bat and ball.

Backing Builds Great Players

Despite struggling for form, Kapil Dev was taken on the next tour. The team management trusted his long term value. Yograj believes such backing helped Kapil grow into a match winner.

Debate Around Gill Continues

The discussion around Gill’s exclusion is far from over. Yograj Singh’s comments have added weight to the debate. The key question remains whether short term form should outweigh long term planning.