T20 World Cup 2026: Why did Ishan Kishan get preference over Jitesh Sharma? Captain Surya revealed the biggest secret of team selection

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 main 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 flair for 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 combination: Although Jitesh Sharma is an excellent finisher and wicketkeeper, Ishan Kishan’s recent improvement in wicketkeeping and his athleticism made him the first choice of selectors. What did Surya say for Jitesh Sharma? On Jitesh Sharma’s exclusion. 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 the fans. After this revelation by Surya on social media, the fans have been 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.