Key facts
- Rajat Patidar led RCB to two IPL titles in 2025 and 2026.
- Patidar has not impressed the selection committee enough for a T20I call-up.
- Shubman Gill is currently not in T20I plans.
- Gill is expected to return before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Gill is expected to return before the T20 World Cup in Australia.
- The reason for Gill's T20I snub is not strike-rate.
Rajat Patidar, who captained the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to two Indian Premier League (IPL) titles in the 2025 and 2026 seasons, has not secured a T20 International (T20I) call-up. The selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, has reportedly not been sufficiently impressed by his performances to warrant inclusion in the T20I squad. This decision comes despite Patidar's leadership in leading RCB to championship victories.
Shubman Gill is also currently not part of the T20I plans for the national team. However, reports suggest that Gill is expected to make a return to the T20I setup. His potential return is anticipated to occur before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics or the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Australia. The reasons for Gill's current T20I snub are reportedly not related to his strike rate, with the actual reasons being revealed elsewhere.