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New Delhi: Theres been another major change in the Indian cricket with Shubman Gill at the center of captaincy politics and reputation. After being left out of Indias 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup many questioned whether his T20I future was in doubt. Now Gill is on the verge of a comeback with a big deal a new role and renewed influence. As per sources his return to Team India as captain after the IPL is almost certain. Shubman Gill to make a comeback with a new role On the other hand Suryakumar Yadav is expected to lose captaincy after IPL despite T20 World Cup results. Gautam Gambhir who played a key role behind the scenes in mending relations between Gill and the selectors. Gambhirs intervention not only altered the dynamics but also signaled that decisions in Indian cricket are increasingly being guided not just by statistics but by leadership vision. However things were not in Shubman Gills favor as selectors excluded him from the 2026 T20 World Cup. Frequent changes in team combinations and uncertainty over the captaincy had pushed Gill to the sidelines. However growing pressure his leadership skills and positive feedback from the team management led the selectors to rethink. Shubman Gill who was left out of Indias plans for the 2026 T20 World Cup might return to the national team as captain under a new agreement. Sources reveals a major change in Indias captaincy setup is expected after IPL 2026 with Gill at the center of it. Suryakumar Yadav will lose captaincy despite T20 World Cup results Meanwhile Suryakumar Yadav will lose his captaincy after the IPL. The BCCI and selectors now want to hand over the captaincy to a player who is a long-term prospect and can lead the team in all three formats and Gill appears to be leading the race for this position. Sources also indicate that Gambhir acted as a mediator between the selectors and Gill playing a key role in bridging the gap between them. Gambhir believes that Gill not only has technical skills but also the mental strength and leadership qualities needed to be a future captain. Selectors are prioritizing long-term stragtegies for 2026 The selectors are now prioritizing long-term strategies for 2026 and beyond rather than focusing solely on immediate results. Signs point to a strong likelihood that Shubman Gill will be appointed captain in the upcoming changes to Team India after the IPL.