‘Why is Shubman Gill selected for T20 World Cup squad?’ Cricket legend says BCCI chooses GT captain ‘even if he fails’

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IPL team. He has repeatedly shown animated support for his “home" team. “Shubman Gill is a selectors' delight.

He gets a chance even if he fails. He finds his place even if he fails in Tests, ODIs, and T20s. There's too much favouritism in selection.

The team selection is all about favouritism," he added. Ruturaj has been enjoying a fantastic IPL 2024. He has scored 509 runs in 10 innings so far.

In the game against Punjab Kings (PBKS), he was a lone warrior for his team. The CSK skipper’s 62 off 48 balls helped him dethrone Virat Kohli and claim the Orange Cap. King Kohli is, however, breathing on his shoulder with 500 runs, just 9 runs behind.

Shubman Gill has not, however, been at his finest during this tournament. He has scored 320 runs in 10 innings. He is far away from competing for the Orange Cap, awarded to the highest run-getter in the tournament.

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