Shubman Gill And? 3 India Players Who Could Make T20I Return After IPL 2025 Success

Shubman Gill is in sublime form [Source: AP]

The IPL 2025 is near its business end and cricket fans have already witnessed remarkable resurgence by some Indian cricketers. The players, who were once discarded from the T20I format, have started banging on the selection door ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. 

The IPL is a platform where inspirational comeback stories are written every year. So, as the tournament is all set to witness its playoffs, here are three players who could be recalled into the Indian T20I side after performing admirably in the IPL 2025. 

1. Shubman Gill - GT

(Shubman Gill's IPL 2025 stats)

• Promising Indian batter Shubman Gill has showcased exemplary consistency in the IPL 2025. The Gujarat Titans skipper has struck 601 runs in just 12 innings, averaging 60.10 and striking at a superb rate of 155.70. 
• Gill's leadership attributes have also grabbed the limelight, with the young skipper powering the Titans to the IPL 2025 playoffs. 
• Thus, his red-hot form and captaincy skills might prompt the Indian selectors to recall Gill, who played his last T20I back in July last year. 

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2. KL Rahul - DC

(KL Rahul's IPL 2025 stats)

• Experienced Indian batter KL Rahul has been prolific for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. Rahul's versatility has become the talk of the town, with the right-hander performing efficiently as an opener and a middle-order batter. 
• While his scintillating stroke play can ensure a solid start for India in T20Is, his ability to counter the best of the spinners makes Rahul a valuable asset in the shortest format. 
• Added to that, his composure in high-pressure situations is second to none and he can be India's go-to man in crunch situations. 

3. Shreyas Iyer - PBKS

(Shreyas Iyer's IPL 2025 stats)

• Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer has oozed his class with the bat in the IPL 2025. Iyer has been the linchpin of the PBKS batting unit, holding their middle order like glue. 
• In twelve IPL 2025 innings, Iyer has smashed 435 runs at an average of 48.33 and a blistering strike rate of 174.70. His improvement against the short ball has been evident, with the right-hander silencing his critics with sublime hitting. 
• Besides his batting, Iyer has earned massive applause for his incredible leadership attributes. After PBKS secured a narrow win over RR, Iyer became the first-ever skipper to lead three different IPL teams into the playoffs, signifying his skills as a captain in the shortest format. 
• Thus, given that he is a much-improved player of pace and can be a member of the Indian leadership group, Iyer might receive a T20I recall before next year's World Cup. 

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