Jitesh Sharma Reveals He Learned of T20 World Cup Omission Only After Squad Announcement

India wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma expressed heartbreak after learning about his omission from the 15-member ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squad only upon its official announcement. Despite playing seven consecutive matches leading up to the selection, including the South Africa series in December 2025, Sharma was dropped in favor of Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh. He accepted the selectors' explanation after discussions with team management and coaches, acknowledging their rationale while describing the initial news as a difficult moment.