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News India Live, Digital Desk: Ever since the announcement of Team India for the T20 World Cup 2026, there was intense discussion among the fans regarding the selection of Ishan Kishan and Jitesh Sharma. Now Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has broken his silence and told why the team management expressed confidence in Ishan Kishan instead of Jitesh. This statement of Surya has made clear the equations behind the team’s strategy and selection.
These 3 big reasons were in favor of Ishan Kishan
Captain Surya emphasized on some key points regarding the selection of Ishan Kishan:
Left-Hand Advantage: According to Surya, there was a need for a left-handed aggressive batsman in the top order of the team. Ishan Kishan not only knows how to take advantage of the powerplay, but he also brings variety to the middle order, which makes it easy to spoil the line-length of the opposing bowlers.
Experience and nature of big matches: Ishan Kishan has more experience in international cricket and IPL than Jitesh Sharma. Surya said, “Ishan has proved himself in high-pressure matches. In a big tournament like the World Cup, we need players who have faced such situations before.”
Wicketkeeping and fielding combinations: Although Jitesh Sharma is a brilliant finisher and wicketkeeper, Ishan Kishan’s recent improvement in wicketkeeping and his athleticism made him the first choice of the selectors.
What did Surya say about Jitesh Sharma?
With Jitesh Sharma out, Surya consoled him, saying that he is a “great talent” and will remain a part of the Indian team’s plans. He clarified that this decision has been taken only considering the current balance and conditions of the team and not due to lack of performance.
Debate broke out among fans
After this revelation of Surya on social media, fans are divided into two groups. Many people are in support of Ishan Kishan’s ‘impact batting’, while some believe that Jitesh Sharma could have proved more useful for the team as a finisher.