Jitesh Sharma
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Top 5 underperformers of IPL 2026
Sports | Jun 03, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League saw multiple match-winners stepping up. Be it Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unleashing himself, but Rajat Patidar proving his mettle with the bat, or Prabhsimarn Singh proving his consistency. However, here's a list of top 5 underperformers.
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Iyer, Rinku IN, 4 players left out: Complete list of changes in India's T20I squad for NZ series
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 02:37 PM ISTThe five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to commence on January 21. India have made quite a few changes to their squad from the previous series vs South Africa. Here's the complete list of changes to India's T20I squad for New Zealand series.
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Jitesh Sharma picks his all-time IPL XI, no place for Virat Kohli
Cricket | Jan 13, 2026, 09:45 PM ISTJitesh Sharma has sparked debate by leaving Virat Kohli out of his all-time IPL XI despite being RCB teammates during their 2025 title win. The wicketkeeper-batter named MS Dhoni as captain, with Rohit Sharma and Adam Gilchrist opening, ahead of IPL 2026.
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Jitesh equals MS Dhoni's wicketkeeping record in T20Is for India during Cuttack clash against SA
Cricket | Dec 10, 2025, 10:47 AM ISTIndian wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma literally had a 'field' day behind the stumps as South Africa folded for just 74, chasing 175. India won the first T20I and took a 1-0 lead, while South Africa were bowled out for their lowest ever score on a sluggish surface in Cuttack.
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Sanju vs Gill or Sanju vs Jitesh? Captain Surya opens up on selection dilemma ahead of 1st T20I
Cricket | Dec 08, 2025, 05:46 PM ISTTeam India has a few selection calls to make ahead of the T20I series opener against South Africa, with Shubman Gill set to return to the national setup after being out of action for the last three weeks, while Hardik Pandya will also come back having fully recovered from his injury.
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BCCI announces India A squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup; Jitesh to lead, Vaibhav Suryavanshi included
Cricket | Nov 07, 2025, 04:07 PM ISTWicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma will be leading the India A side in the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup, featuring a bunch of youngsters who have impressed one and all in the IPL and domestic cricket for their respective teams. India A will kick off their campaign against the UAE on November 14.
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Who is the only Indian player to not get a chance in Asia Cup 2025?
Cricket | Sep 29, 2025, 03:58 PM ISTIndia thumped Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final by five wickets, chasing 147 runs successfully, thanks to Tilak Varma. However, it was Rinku Singh, playing his first match, who scored the winning runs. Among India's 15-member squad only one player didn't get a chance to play in Asia Cup.
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Gill, Bumrah IN; 5 players dropped: Complete list of changes in India's T20 squad for Asia Cup
Cricket | Aug 19, 2025, 05:34 PM ISTThe BCCI announced a 15-man squad for the Asia Cup, while dropping a few surprises. Shubman Gill, the Test captain, was named the vice-captain of the T20 side, while Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal were not picked despite scoring 604 and 559 runs respectively.
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Jitesh Sharma set to leave Vidharbha, to join RCB teammate in upcoming domestic season
Cricket | Jul 16, 2025, 04:41 PM ISTKeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma is set to move from Vidarbha to Baroda for the upcoming domestic season, aiming to revive his first-class career. Meanwhile, RCB teammate Swapnil Singh is set to join Tripura after a stint with Uttarakhand in 2024–25.
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Karun Nair, Jitesh Sharma set to leave Vidharbha in upcoming domestic season: Report
Cricket | Jun 19, 2025, 11:25 PM ISTVidarbha stars Karun Nair and Jitesh Sharma are set to leave the team in the upcoming domestic season Karun, who finished as the fourth-leading run-scorer in last Ranji season, is set to rejoin Karnataka, while Jitesh is set to join Baroda.
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RCB's IPL 2025 winner Jitesh Sharma set to feature in Vidarbha Pro T20 League
Cricket | Jun 05, 2025, 07:39 AM ISTWith the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League concluded, several state T20 leagues have started. Vidarbha Pro T20 League is set to get underway and Jitesh Sharma, who won the IPL 2025 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, is the star attraction of the tournament.
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Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma break into dance as RCB celebrate IPL 2025 triumph
Cricket | Jun 04, 2025, 07:32 AM ISTRCB captain Rajat Patidar, along with Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma and others groove on the tunes of the dhol after the team's maiden IPL title win in 2025. Bengaluru defeated PBKS by six runs in a blockbuster final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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'I took it very personally': Jitesh on emotional celebration after steering RCB to a historic win
Cricket | May 28, 2025, 02:38 PM ISTJitesh Sharma was ecstatic and why not? After conceding 228 runs, the stand-in RCB captain was under pressure and the wicketkeeper-batter pulled off the highest chase for the franchise in 18 seasons of the IPL with an innings of a lifetime.
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Jitesh Sharma breaks MS Dhoni's batting record as captain in IPL after pulling off Lucknow heist
Cricket | May 28, 2025, 12:43 PM ISTJitesh Sharma played one of the innings of his lifetime, smashing an unbeaten 85 off 33 balls as RCB beat Lucknow Super Giants in their final league stage clash of the ongoing IPL season. RCB will now take on the Punjab Kings in the first qualifier.
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Explained: Why Jitesh Sharma should have been given out as per laws after Rathi's 'mankad' attempt
Cricket | May 28, 2025, 10:14 AM ISTThe third umpire ruled the non-striker run out in the batter's favour, however, as per MCC Laws and the IPL playing conditions, it should have been out. Jitesh Sharma survived the call and the RCB stand-in captain went on to script history, helping his side chase down a 228-run target against LSG.
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WATCH: Rishabh Pant withdraws appeal after Digvesh Rathi runs out Jitesh Sharma at non-striker's end
Cricket | May 28, 2025, 10:14 AM ISTLucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant withdrew his bowler Digvesh Rathi's appeal against Jitesh Sharma after the RCB stand-in skipper was run out at the non-striker's end. Jitesh ended up winning it for RCB with an unbeaten 85 off just 33 balls.
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Ryan Rickelton topples Jitesh Sharma, MS Dhoni in elite IPL 2025 record list
Cricket | May 21, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTRyan Rickelton now holds the record of most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in the ongoing IPL 2025. He has surpassed Jitesh Sharma and MS Dhoni this season. Meanwhile, Mumbai have defeated Delhi to qualify for the playoffs.
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IPL 2025 suspension: Jitesh Sharma was supposed to lead RCB against LSG, following Patidar's injury
Cricket | May 11, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTIf not for the untimely disruption due to the India-Pakistan tensions at the border, Jitesh Sharma would have become the ninth captain for RCB in the IPL. The wicketkeeper-batter was supposed to lead the side in the Lucknow game on Friday, on the very day the tournament was suspended.
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BCCI Contracts: 5 Players to be dropped from list for 2024-25 season
Cricket | Apr 21, 2025, 12:40 PM ISTThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday (April 21), finally announced the list of contracted players for the 2024-25 season. Rishabh Pant was promoted from Grade B to Grade A, while a few players were also added. However, five players have been dropped as well.
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Jitesh Sharma sees 30s and 40s as fifties in his finisher's role for RCB
Cricket | Apr 16, 2025, 08:25 PM ISTJitesh Sharma has been given the role of a finisher with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and also with the Punjab Kings previously. He says he is relishing the opportunity and feels that the cameos are worth the half centuries.