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Agarkar Explains Jaiswal's T20 WC Snub, Yadav's Confidence
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Yashasvi Jaiswal excluded from 2026 T20 World Cup squad.
- Suryakumar Yadav confident of regaining form before World Cup.
- Selection based on best team combination, not individual form.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been omitted from India's 15-player squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup and the preceding home series against New Zealand. This decision comes despite Jaiswal's recent impressive century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated that the selection prioritized the best team combination, acknowledging that several deserving players, including Jaiswal, could not be accommodated.
Jaiswal, who last played a T20I after the 2024 T20 World Cup, boasts a strong record with 723 runs in 22 matches. His recent exclusion mirrors his situation during the 2024 T20 World Cup, highlighting his continued absence from the T20I setup. The team selection process focused on building the most formidable squad for the upcoming global event.
In contrast, captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed his own dip in form throughout 2025. He expressed optimism about overcoming this "rough patch," citing his confidence from net sessions. Yadav is determined to regain his batting prowess before the T20 World Cup, aiming to showcase his true form during the New Zealand series and put an end to his lean run.
