Gill snubbed again as Ro-Ko light up VHT
India’s Christmas sports buzz centred on cricket on December 25, with Shubman Gill hit by another talking-point snub after Aakash Chopra left him out of his alternative T20 World Cup squad, even as the Vijay Hazare Trophy stole the spotlight thanks to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to domestic 50-over action.
The BCCI’s push to get stars back on the circuit has already delivered crowd-pulling moments and record chatter, including Bihar’s run-fest making headlines. “Facing Rohit Sharma was a dream come true for all of us,” Sikkim captain Leyong Lepcha said after Mumbai’s win.
Fans, meanwhile, want to see every ball: “Dear BCCI kindly arrange the telecast… billions of fans are eagerly waiting,” one supporter wrote as coverage gaps sparked frustration.