Saturday, March 29, 2025
T20 World Cup Snub Pain and Father’s Service: Jitesh Sharma Shares Emotional Journey
March 12, 2026
India and RCB wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma opened up about life’s toughest phase. Dropped from T20 World Cup 2026 squad right before tournament, then faced bigger blow—father passed away February 1.
Jitesh revealed World Cup omission shocked him initially, but father’s illness shifted priorities completely. Team snub faded beside duty to stay by father’s side during final days. Grateful he could be there when needed most.
Watched all India matches from home. Celebrated team’s historic win as fruit of players’ hard work, captain-coach strategy. Tense viewing, but full faith in squad.
Eyes now on IPL 2026 prep with defending champs RCB. Last season starred with 261 runs at 176.35 strike rate as finisher in title win. Team aims not just defend, but repeat—’win’ mindset over ‘defend’ makes them aggressive.
RCB opens March 28 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy. Fans expect Jitesh’s finishing fireworks again.
