'When we come to USA...': India coach reveals REAL REASON on why Shubman Gill was released in T20 WC

As Indian Cricket team tours West Indies to commence Super 8 st of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, some drama ensues when Men in Blue were in United States. As Rohit Sharma-led side played ir group-st matches, a table personality was seen missing. Indian Cricket Team's young sensation, Shubman Gill, was t seen with side. Gill was a travelling reserve for side alongside Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed and Rinku Singh. But he was barely seen with team. Eventually, reports emerged that star-batter was released from team due to disciplinary issues. To offer clarity, a team India coaching staff has put light on scenario.

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Team India coaching staff clears air on Shubman Gill's release, says it was pre-strategized

A lot of rumours ramped up when it was revealed that Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan had been released from squad. move came to light after India played out all ir games in New York. situation escalated when it was reported that Gill was released over disciplinary issues as he did t travel with team and was engd in his private projects while or reserves were with team during matches. But India's batting coach put an end to all rumours, saying that it was a pre-strategized move which was made before team headed to United States. batting coach stressed that only two reserves would travel to West Indies with Indian team and that ir return to India was planned from beginning.

"This was a plan from beginning. When we come to US, four players will come toger. After that two will be released and two will travel with us to West Indies. So, this plan was made from beginning since team was selected. This was planned so we are just following that,” Rathour said in press conference.

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Speculations swirled that due to Gill's release from squad, his relationship with Rohit Sharma was seemingly strained as opening batter unfollowed Indian Cricket Team skipper on Instagram. But Shubman ended all speculations after sharing a picture of m on social media platform, Instagram.