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IPL 2026: Overlooked Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer eye redemption in GT-PBKS opener

Overlooked on the international T20 stage, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer headline IPL 2026s opening clash in Mullanpur, each with a point to prove as captains of Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings. Gill, despite prolific IPL returns, remains under scrutiny for his strike rate and place in Indias T20 setup, while Iyer continues to be ignored at the national level despite elite IPL leadership and a high-impact 2025 season. Punjab, meanwhile, bank on Iyers leadership and an explosive Indian batting core, though questions linger over the form of their opening pair and their inconsistent home record.

30 Mar 2026 11:48 am