NEW DELHI: Having finally broken his silence on being dropped from the T20 World Cup squad, India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill was clearly unperturbed by the snub, stating that he respects the selectors' decision.

"I respect the selectors' decision. All the best to the team for the T20 World Cup," Gill said while addressing the press conference ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara.

"I am where I have to be and whatever is written in my destiny no one can take that from me. A player always believes he will try his best for the country and the selectors have taken their decision," he added.

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Gill had earlier been appointed India's vice-captain in T20Is ahead of the Asia Cup, a move that underlined the selectors' belief in his leadership qualities and long-term prospects in the shortest format.

However, a run of modest performances cost him momentum, and he gradually fell out of favour, culminating in his omission from the World Cup squad.

India will play three ODIs followed by five T20Is ahead of the T20 World Cup, which starts on February 7.

"The last time we played ODIs against New Zealand, I made my debut and I always cherish that," he said.

"I don't think any format is easy, if you look at it, the Indian team hasn't won an ODI World Cup since 2011. It's easy to say but no format is easy and it requires a lot of effort and determination," he said.

In November, Gill had missed the second Test against South Africa and the ensuing ODI series due to a neck injury sustained on the second day of the opening Test in Kolkata, which required two days of hospitalisation.

"It's never easy to miss out and watching the team play. There are so many things you want to do as captain and you need to have a momentum and build on that," he said.

Gill also stressed the importance of preparation, particularly when transitioning between formats.

"In the last two Test series, we did not have enough time to prepare... If we had won against South Africa, it wouldn't have made a lot of difference and preparation for me is a big thing. We did not have enough time before South Africa and the West Indies series at home.

"Good to have some time to prepare when going from white ball to red ball," Gill said.

(With PTI Inputs)