Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has stated that Shubman Gill is unlikely to return to the Twenty20 International format or secure the captaincy role following India's recent T20 World Cup victory under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership.

Gill, who currently leads India in Test matches and One Day Internationals, was notably absent from the World Cup squad due to concerns over his form in the shortest format of the game. The opening batsman's struggles in T20I cricket have raised questions about his role in the format going forward.

Chopra advised Gill to concentrate his efforts on longer formats of the game, where he has found greater success. The former opener's comments came after India secured their third T20 World Cup title with Suryakumar Yadav at the helm.

During Gill's absence from the T20I setup, other players including Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan have demonstrated strong performances, potentially solidifying their positions in the squad. Their success during this period may have further complicated Gill's path back into the T20I team.

The 25-year-old Gill continues to be a key figure in India's Test and ODI squads, where his batting style is considered better suited to the longer formats. His leadership qualities have been recognized in these formats, but the T20I captaincy appears to be moving in a different direction under the current team management.