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Gill breaks silence on his T20 ommission

Vadodra, Jan 10 (UNI) Left out of next month's T20 World Cup squad, India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said he respects the selectors' decision and remains focused on contributing whenever given the chance.
Speaking ahead of India's first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara, Gill said he is at peace with his journey.
"I feel I am exactly where I am meant to be in life, and nothing written in my destiny can be taken away from me. That said, I respect the selectors' decision and wish the T20 team all the very best. I sincerely hope they lift the World Cup for the country," he said.
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