Jitesh expressed that he has no regrets about missing the World Cup, emphasizing that he was lucky to be by his father's side when he needed him the most. Jitesh, who was India's second-choice wicketkeeper-batter even up until the Asia Cup last year, was omitted from the T20 World Cup squad to make room for the in-form Ishan Kishan. Jitesh was dropped alongside Shubman Gill as India decided to support two wicketkeepers in the top three for the T20 World Cup. "Later I realised my dad needed me more than the World Cup. "I enjoyed watching the World Cup from home, which is a very different and more stressful feeling than playing.

Source: dna March 12, 2026 10:44 UTC