Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes Shubman Gill would walk into the T20I team of any other country, and that only India’s crowded top order is keeping him out of the side.

Jaffer made the remark while discussing Gill’s absence from India’s T20I eleven during the ongoing series against the West Indies. Gill remains one of India’s most consistent batters across formats but has found T20I opportunities limited.

The comments follow Gill’s impressive 110 against the West Indies earlier in the series, a knock that reminded selectors of his quality. Despite the century, India’s top-order combination has left little room for change.

India’s T20I batting order is packed with established names and emerging power-hitters, making selection calls particularly tough. Team management has backed its current combination as it builds towards major tournaments.

Jaffer’s assessment highlights the depth of Indian cricket: a player of Gill’s calibre can score a hundred and still wait for a regular spot. Whether the selectors find room for him in the coming months will be one of the talking points of the season.