CSK Star on IND VC: Blame First, Sympathy Later?

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has spoken in support of Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma after both were left out of India’s T20 World Cup squad. His comments reflect what many of you have been feeling since the squad announcement.

Uthappa calls Indian cricket unpredictable

Uthappa described Indian cricket as a strange place. He said the decision would have broken hearts. You can sense his disappointment as he admitted feeling bad for both players after their exclusion.

Gill’s omission shocks many

Shubman Gill’s absence surprised many fans. Despite leading India in Tests and ODIs, he did not make the squad. Uthappa said you would expect Gill to be included, even if he was not in the playing XI.

Selection uncertainty hurts players

Uthappa pointed out how unpredictable selections affect players. Even leadership roles offer no security. This uncertainty makes it harder for you to understand where players stand within the team setup.

Jitesh Sharma backed strongly

Uthappa made it clear that Jitesh Sharma did nothing wrong. He said the wicketkeeper batter performed whenever given chances. You cannot blame a player who delivered what the team asked of him.

Missing one squad changes nothing

While accepting that selectors may have their reasons, Uthappa stressed a key point. Missing out once does not reduce a player’s talent or value. You should not judge a career on one selection call.

Fans question selective sympathy

On social media, fans have raised uncomfortable questions. When the team struggled, Shubman Gill faced the most blame. Support was scarce when you saw him going through a rough phase.

Sympathy arrives after exclusion

Now that Gill and Jitesh are out, sympathy is everywhere. Fans talk about pressure and mental health. This concern was missing when Gill was struggling on the field and needed backing the most.

Support should come at the right time

This shift in behaviour feels confusing. Blame came first, sympathy followed later. You should support players when they are struggling, not only after they are dropped from the squad.