T20 World Cup 2024: Shubman Gill sent back to India over disciplinary issue? Here is the truth

of India T20 World Cup The group stage wrapped up on Saturday with their final match against Canada abandoned due to a wet field in Lauderhill, Florida. Although India sit at the top of Group A with seven points from the last three matches.

Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan were released from the Indian team

As the team prepares to travel to the Caribbean for the Super 8 stage, two members of the four men’s first team, Shubman Gill again Avesh Khan, have been released from the team and will return to India. This move is in line with the pre-tournament plan, according to the batting coach Vikram Rathorewho spoke to rumors suggesting disciplinary reasons for Gill’s departure.

Many media outlets reported that Gill was sent back to India as he was seen roaming the streets of New York and Lauderhill, even as the Indian team was practicing the nets and sweating profusely in the gym.

However, these reports are false and Rathour has caused quite a stir.

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Vikram Rathour clarifies rumors of disciplinary action against Shubman Gill

“This was always the plan,” Rathour said so in a press conference. “Four reserve players would accompany the team to the US, and two would return home after the group stage. This was decided before the tournament started.”

While admitting the disappointment of missing out on training ahead of the Super 8 stage, Rathour insisted on the safety of the decision. “We would have loved to play,” he admitted, “but the risk of injury due to a wet pitch could not be ignored, especially when it comes to important Super 8 games.”

Rohit Sharma’s India team finds themselves in Group 1 of the Super 8 division and will face Afghanistan in their opening match on Thursday, June 20, in Barbados. The team will be strengthened by the remaining two players, Rinku Singh again Khaleel Ahmed.

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