AdvertisementShubman Gill and Avesh Khan are set to return home after India’s last league match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 against Canada in Florida on June 15.
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According to reports, Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan were included with the squad solely for the US leg, with their return contingent on any unforeseen injuries.
Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, and Rinku Singh were seen cheering for the Men in Blue from the stands during the contest against Pakistan, but Shubman Gill was not present.
South Africa and West Indies are the other two teams who have already qualified for the Super 8 stage.
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Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan are set to return home after India’s last league match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 against Canada in Florida on June 15. Although both players are currently with the team in Florida, they will not travel to the West Indies for the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
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Why are Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan being sent home?
According to reports, Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan were included with the squad solely for the US leg, with their return contingent on any unforeseen injuries. They were part of the travelling reserves due to the logistical challenges the BCCI faces in promptly sending replacements from India to the US or the Caribbean in case of player injuries. Despite this change, the other two travelling reserves, Rinku Singh and Khaleel Ahmed, will reportedly remain with the team.
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The four reserves trained with the main squad in New York during the first three games. Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, and Rinku Singh were seen cheering for the Men in Blue from the stands during the contest against Pakistan, but Shubman Gill was not present. The right-handed batter had stayed back in the hotel.
Rohit Sharma’s team won three games at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. However, the weather forecast in Florida is not favorable, with persistent rain in the last 24 hours. India's upcoming match against Canada on June 15 may get cancelled.
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India won their three games under challenging conditions in New York and aim to maintain their unbeaten run before entering the Super 8 stage. India are slated to lock horns against Australia on June 24. South Africa and West Indies are the other two teams who have already qualified for the Super 8 stage.
