Father passed away on Feb 1, he needed me more than WC: Jitesh

Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma opened up about missing out on India's title-winning T20 World Cup 2026 squad, saying he felt "sad" initially. "My family and friends supported me a lot...My father fell ill and passed away on February 1...I was with him for seven days," he said. Jitesh added, "Later I realised my dad needed me more than the World Cup."