'Found out only after squad was announced': Jitesh Sharma on T20 WC snub

Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma expressed devastation after learning of his T20 World Cup 2026 omission, admitting the news came as a shock without prior communication. Despite initial heartbreak, he accepted the selectors' reasoning after discussions. Jitesh found solace in family and guidance from Dinesh Karthik to move past the disappointment.