NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s dipping form and his strike rate at the top order are a genuine concern for Team India ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, as per Wisden.

Team India, the defending champions of the T20 World Cup, began their road to 2026 on a positive note. After lifting the title in the 2024 edition, the Men in Blue won 17 of their next 20 T20I games.

India crossed the 200-run mark eight times, smashed 220 on five occasions, and exceeded 245 on three occasions. But things have changed since the 2025 Asia Cup. India, which dominated the shortest format with its batting approach, saw a dip in its strike rate.

Their team’s strike rate has fallen to 141.64. Apart from World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma, none of the Indian batters has scored runs at a 145 strike rate since th

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