Jitesh Sharma on T20 World Cup Snub: 'Wasn't aware until announcement'
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Moneycontrol•14-01-2026, 14:37
Jitesh Sharma on T20 World Cup Snub: 'Wasn't aware until announcement'
- •Jitesh Sharma expressed devastation after being left out of India's 15-member T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
- •He was part of the T20I contingent in Ahmedabad during the South Africa series in December.
- •Jitesh earned a return to the T20I fold in September 2025 for the Asia Cup, replacing Sanju Samson as backup.
- •He played seven straight matches, including India's final T20I, before being dropped for Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh.
- •Jitesh accepted the selectors' explanation after discussions and found solace talking to family and RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik.
Why It Matters: Jitesh Sharma opens up on his T20 World Cup snub, accepting selectors' reasoning despite initial heartbreak.
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