New Delhi, March 12 -- Some say Team India have a problem that you should be proud of: its bench strength. During the T20 World Cup 2026, many experts said that India could have entered the tournament with three separate teams, all equally good enough.

But, that can't happen. And, players like Jitesh Sharma have to wait for their turn. Sharma has spoken about missing the T20 World Cup squad. The wicketkeeper-batter has also revealed why it no longer matters to him.

Jitesh Sharma was dropped from the Indian team ahead of the tournament, a decision that initially left him heartbroken. But, what followed put everything into perspective.

His father, Mohan Sharma, fell ill shortly after and passed away on 1 February.

"When I got the news o...