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Suryakumar Yadav Explains Ishan Kishan's Selection Over Jitesh Sharma for T20 World Cup
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Surya's 'Gut Feeling' Led to Ishan Kishan's T20 WC Selection Over Jitesh Sharma
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16-03-2026, 08:34
Surya's 'Gut Feeling' Led to Ishan Kishan's T20 WC Selection Over Jitesh Sharma
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Suryakumar Yadav revealed Ishan Kishan's T20 World Cup 2026 selection over Jitesh Sharma was based on 'gut feeling' and data.
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Kishan, out of the team for two years, impressed with his superb performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Jharkhand.
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Surya sought 'firepower' and an 'X-factor' at the top, believing Kishan brought 'no baggage' to the team.
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The T20I captain admitted the decision was 'harsh' on Jitesh Sharma, who was part of the Asia Cup-winning squad.
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Surya's conversation with Ishan: 'Chotu World Cup jitayega?' to which Ishan replied, 'Bass bharosa kar ke dekhiye.'
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