Gill was dropped from India’s T20 World Cup squad earlier this year.
Gill looked to be a sure-shot for the global showpiece after his return to the T20I fold as vice-captain during the Asia Cup 2025. However, the right-handed opener struggled to make an impact with the bat, scoring 291 runs in 15 matches at an average of 24.25 and a strike-rate of 137.26.
Consequently, Gill was left out of the side with Sanju Samson being restored as first-choice opener and Ishan Kishan selected as cover. Axar Patel was reinstated as vice-captain as India went on to win a record third T20 World Cup title.
"Not at all, sir. I think if you look at the past three or four seasons, I have the most runs in the IPL. So I don't think I have anything to prove this season in particular.
"And in the four years that I've played for this team, I think we have done decently well as a unit. And I think I've done decently well as a batsman. So I don't think I need to prove my worth to anyone," said Gill in the pre-season press conference when asked if he had a point to prove after the World Cup snub.
Shubman Gill has established himself as a prolific IPL run-scorer, highlighted by a record-breaking 890-run season in 2023 when he won the Orange Cap. His consistent performance includes 650 runs in the 2025 season and 426 runs in 2024, demonstrating his ability to anchor innings and win matches for the Titans.
"I think I need to keep doing what I've been doing for the past four years. And as a team, we need to be consistent, which I think we have been. If we continue doing that, sooner or later, we will win that trophy once more," Gill added.
Gill took over as GT captain ahead of the IPL 2024 season, succeeding Hardik Pandya, who led the team to a championship victory in their debut 2022 season.
(With PTI Inputs)