Former Indian batsman Ambati Rayudu recommended Shubman Gill And Sai Sudarshan He is the left-field choice for the opening combination for India as they look to defend their ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in Australia and New Zealand in 2028.
The former wicketkeeper-batsman said the pair have the ability to adjust comfortably to Australian conditions, being able to deal with the pace and bounce of the surfaces. He has performed brilliantly in the IPL this season, scoring 886 runs in 16 matches at a blistering strike rate of 176.14, which includes four century partnerships and two half-centuries.
Rayudu said, “I think we are looking at a pair that can travel to Australia and deal with the conditions there. The wicket was very similar in pace and bounce and the ease with which these two are batting. I would be surprised if these two don't go there.”
Gill has scored 722 runs in 15 matches, including a brilliant century in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, while 2025 Orange Cap winner Sudarshan is close behind with 710 runs in 16 innings. Rayudu has suggested that the pair will complement each other, and if Gill is selected, it is logical for Sudarshan to also be in it.
“If the conditions suit them, if you take Gill, you might want to take Sudarshan as well, because they both complement each other beautifully. You are looking at it in a partnership; they both know each other's game very well. It is a great add-on if you want them to excel in different situations. I am not saying the others are not good. It could be that both of them might be more suitable than others,” Rayudu said. Explained.
Titans captain Gill saw himself losing his place in the team ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026, where India defended their crown and became the first three-time winners of the tournament. His stellar season with the bat in the IPL has seen him once again emerge into the conversation for a place in the T20 team.
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