T20 World Cup Snub: Jitesh Sharma Dropped, RCB Posts Strong Support

• Jitesh Sharma, India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman for the South Africa T20 series, was unexpectedly dropped from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
• Fans and experts question the decision, calling it an 'injustice,' especially after his crucial role in RCB's IPL 2025 title win.
• Ishan Kishan was selected in his place as the second wicketkeeper-batsman, following his impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025.
• The Chief Selector cited 'combination' as the reason, stating the team needed a top-order batting keeper, despite Jitesh doing 'not much wrong.'
• His IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), posted a supportive message on X, highlighting his 'Brave. Bold. Brilliant.' qualities.

Why It Matters: Jitesh Sharma's T20 World Cup snub sparks debate, with RCB publicly backing their star player.