Former India cricketer Yograj Singh criticized Shubman Gill's exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad, questioning the selectors' decision to drop him after a few poor performances. Singh drew a parallel to Kapil Dev, suggesting that legendary players received more backing during lean patches, citing an instance where Bishan Singh Bedi supported Dev. He argued that Gill, previously named vice-captain, deserved similar patience and questioned the rationale behind dropping young players after limited opportunities.