Jaffer Slams T20 World Cup Squad: Jaiswal, Jitesh Snubbed for Kishan, Sundar

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News18•21-12-2025, 16:38
Jaffer Slams T20 World Cup Squad: Jaiswal, Jitesh Snubbed for Kishan, Sundar
- •Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer questioned the selection of India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
- •Jaffer believes Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jitesh Sharma should have been included over Ishan Kishan and Washington Sundar.
- •Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar cited 'team combination' for Shubman Gill's exclusion and Ishan Kishan's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy performance for his inclusion.
- •Selectors aimed for two wicketkeepers who could also open, leading to Jitesh Sharma's exclusion and Rinku Singh's return.
- •India, reigning champions, will co-host the T20 World Cup 2026 with Sri Lanka and play Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo.
Why It Matters: Wasim Jaffer questions T20 World Cup squad, sparking debate over Jaiswal and Jitesh's exclusion.
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