Jitesh Sharma led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the last two matches of the round-robin stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year when Rajat Patidar was recovering from injury. The champions eventually won both games, with Jitesh recording scores of 24 (15) and 85* (33). These two wins were crucial for RCB, as it helped them not only qualify for the playoffs but also finish in the top two.
During an exclusive interview with CricTracker, Jitesh When asked if he would be interested in taking over the captaincy in a full-time capacity. The experienced wicketkeeper-batsman said he is ready for the challenge.
“I think I am ready for the challenge. It all depends on the franchise and whoever comes my way, let's see, but I am ready,” Jitesh said.
Ahead of IPL 2025, the Baroda cricketer said in an interview with CricXtasy, “Don't worry, Jitesh Sharma,” and the quote went viral in no time. Some fans trolled her, feeling that she was overconfident. However, Jitesh lived up to his words and played a key role in RCB's first IPL winning campaign after a long wait of 18 years.
Asked whether he put extra pressure on himself to perform after giving the quote, Jitesh said confidence is always important for a player. He revealed that his confidence stems from his belief in the process he follows and having the right people around him like his mentor Dinesh Karthik.
“As a player, confidence is extremely important. I felt proud, and I couldn't believe those words turned into reality. That confidence came from trusting my process and having the right people like Dinesh Karthik around me. When that confidence translates into results, it's a completely different feeling. That's when people start respecting you and say, “This guy is true to his word,” Jitesh said.
I really enjoyed playing under Surya Bhai and Rajat: Jitesh Sharma
Jitesh was asked which captain's style he liked the most. The 32-year-old player said that every captain has his own strengths and weaknesses. However, he named Suryakumar Yadav and Rajat Patidar as the captains under whom he liked playing the most.
Jitesh said, “I think it would be unfair to single out any one captain. Obviously, Rohit bhai was there, as well as Rajat and Surya bhai. I have enjoyed playing under all of them. Everyone has their own character, with their own strengths and weaknesses, but they were all very clear about what they wanted to do. Obviously, I thoroughly enjoyed playing under Surya bhai and Rajat.”
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