Overview
- After being dropped from India’s T20 World Cup squad, Gill assembled a training group in Mohali and focused on his white‑ball game, according to reporting.
- He spent thousands of practice reps using a thinner 'middler' bat to improve bat‑face control and unlock more range in the traditional 'V' between deep cover and mid‑wicket.
- The technical work translated into strong IPL 2026 numbers, with 616 runs in 13 games at a reported strike rate of 161.68.
- Gill’s overall leadership record remains mixed: notable Test success that helped level the 2025 England series, back‑to‑back IPL playoff appearances with Gujarat Titans, and two 2‑1 ODI series defeats in Australia and New Zealand.
- Media coverage frames the overhaul as the main reason for his revival and notes that IPL form now functions as a visible signal for selectors and for debates about India’s long‑term captaincy plans.