Shubman Gill is set to make a comeback in the T20I setup, according to Sanjay Manjrekar, after India's shocking 2-0 series defeat to Ireland.

What happened?

India struggled to adapt to the seamer-friendly conditions in Ireland, with their young batting unit failing to perform.

Why it matters for Shubman Gill

Sanjay Manjrekar believes Shubman Gill's ability to thrive in such conditions makes him an ideal candidate for the T20I setup.

Shubman Gill had a tremendous IPL season, showcasing his skills as a T20 batter.

What comes next?

India will face England in a five-match T20I series starting on July 1, providing an opportunity for Shubman Gill to make a return to the T20I setup.

Manjrekar cited Shubman Gill's performance in England and overseas as an example of his ability to succeed in different conditions.

The former India batter argued that India needs a specialist middle-order batter, and Shubman Gill fits the bill.

India's team composition has been exposed as a flaw, with the team relying too heavily on batting all-rounders.

Sanjay Manjrekar wrote on X: "It was too little earlier… under Gambhir, it is too many. The 'all-rounders'. India need a PURE middle-order batter, pronto!"

Shubman Gill's potential return to the T20I setup will be closely watched, as India looks to bounce back from the disappointing Ireland tour.

The India ODI captain has the technique to succeed on pitches offering assistance to bowlers, according to Manjrekar.

Manjrekar said: "Shubman Gill... just for people to understand, this is a guy who is a T20 batter now and had a tremendous IPL as well."

The path forward for Shubman Gill is clear, with Manjrekar believing he will slowly start seeing him back in India's T20 plans.

The five-match T20I series against England will be a crucial test for India, as they look to put the Ireland debacle behind them.

Shubman Gill's return to the T20I setup could be the boost India needs to succeed in the series.

The young batter has the potential to make a significant impact, according to Manjrekar.

India will be looking to Shubman Gill to provide a solid foundation in the middle order.

The team's performance in the series will be closely watched, with the Ireland debacle still fresh in mind.

The series against England will be a challenging one, but with Shubman Gill in the T20I setup, India may have a chance to turn things around.