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'Cricket Was Never The Plan': Jitesh Sharma Opens Up On His Unplanned Journey
Indian Armed Forces: India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has opened up about his unconventional journey into professional cricket, revealing that the sport was never part of his original life plan and that a chance decision at school trials set him on the path to international cricket.
Speaking on a podcast hosted by former South Africa captain AB de Villiers, Jitesh traced his journey from manifesting dreams of joining the Indian Armed Forces to becoming one of the Indian Premier League’s trusted finishers.
Jitesh revealed that his entry into cricket was purely accidental, driven by a state government incentive rather than ambition. “Growing up, cricket was never part of the plan. I always wanted to go into defence. I was very fascinated and fond of the Army, Air Force. It was a state government rule, offering students 25 extra marks for representing their state in sport, that nudged a few of my friends and me into attending school trials. Spotting only one name listed under the wicketkeeper column, I picked up the gloves on the spot. At that moment, I wore those gloves for the first time. And it came naturally to me,” he recalled.
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'On His Way To National Colours': Ganguly Lauds Auqib Nabi's Impressive Show In Ranji Trophy Final
Ranji Trophy Final: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly lauded Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for his impressive show in the Ranji Trophy, saying the right-arm fast bowler is on his way to donning national colours and could begin his international journey in England.
T20 WC: WI Cannot Be Taken For Granted; India Needs A Smart Plan To Handle Their Batting Threat, Says Gavaskar
T20 World Cup: Defending champions India registering a comfortable 72-run win over Zimbabwe may have steadied nerves in the camp, but legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar stated that they cannot afford to take two-time champions West Indies lightly and the Men in Blue need to come up with smart plans to tackle the Windies batting threat when the two teams meet in a cracking winner-takes-it-all Super Eights showdown in Kolkata on Sunday.
T20 WC: 'I’ve Done It Role For MI, Whatever Team Needs, I Am Up For It', Says Tilak On Change In Batting Position
T20 World Cup: India batter Tilak Varma said he wanted the team's batters to instil fear in Zimbabwe’s bowlers by attacking on every delivery, which led to them getting a huge 72-run win to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.
T20 WC: Express Deepest Condolences To Rinku And His Family In This Time Of Crisis, Says Saikia
T20 World Cup: Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Devajit Saikia expressed condolences to left-handed batter Rinku Singh and his family after the cricketer's father, Khanchand Singh, died following a prolonged battle with liver cancer.
Rinku Singh's Father Passes Away After Battling Cancer; Harbhajan Sends 'heartfelt Thoughts And Prayers.'
Shri Khanchand Singh Ji: India middle-order batter Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand Singh, died after battling stage-4 liver cancer, former spinner Harbhajan Singh confirmed the news via a social media post on Friday.
T20 WC: Chepauk Crowd Turns Up In Huge Numbers For India’s Comfortable Win Over Zimbabwe
T20 World Cup: A raucous crowd of 28,247 fans witnessed India’s emphatic 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. The turnout reinforced Chennai’s reputation as one of the most passionate cricket venues in the country.
Raza Admits Bowling Let Zimbabwe Down in 72-Run Loss to India
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza concedes poor bowling execution cost his side in a 72-run defeat to India after a record-breaking 256/4 in the T20 World Cup Super Eights clash in Chennai.
Suryakumar Credits Analyst’s Presentation for India’s 72-Run Win Over Zimbabwe
India captain Suryakumar Yadav says a motivational presentation from the team’s video analyst helped reset the squad before their dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.
Abhishek, Pandya and Arshdeep Star as India Thrash Zimbabwe by 72 Runs
Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya slammed half-centuries while Arshdeep Singh picked 3-24 as India defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights clash in Chennai.
T20 WC: Arshdeep Picks 3-24 As India Beat Zimbabwe, Set Up Virtual Knockout Clash Against WI
MA Chidambaram Stadium: Arshdeep Singh claimed 3-24 as India comfortably beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. The result meant Zimbabwe are eliminated from the competition while confirming South Africa's place in the semifinals.
T20 WC: Abhishek, Hardik Fifties Power India To Their Highest Tournament Score Against Zimbabwe
T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya struck blazing half-centuries as India posted a massive 256/4 against Zimbabwe in their crucial Super Eight clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. It is also India’s highest total in this tournament and the second-highest score in Men’s T20 World Cup history.
टी20 वर्ल्ड कप: कप्तान मार्करम ने गेंदबाजों को दिया जीत का श्रेय, क्विंटन डी कॉक की पारी को सराहा
T20 World Cup: टी20 वर्ल्ड कप 2026 में साउथ अफ्रीका ने वेस्टइंडीज को 9 विकेट से हराया। गुरुवार को नरेंद्र मोदी क्रिकेट स्टेडियम में मिली धमाकेदार जीत का श्रेय कप्तान एडेन मार्करम ने गेंदबाजों को दिया। मार्करम ने कहा कि गेंदबाजों ने सही एरिया में गेंदबाजी की, जिसका फायदा टीम को मिला।
T20 WC: All The Stats From South Africa's Nine-wicket Win Over West Indies In Super 8s
ICC T20 World Cup: Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82 as South Africa chased down a challenging target of 177 runs in just 16.1 overs for the loss of one wicket to beat the West Indies by nine wickets in their second match of the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
T20 WC: 'We Bowled Really Nicely,' Says Markram After Proteas' Commanding Win Against West Indies In Super 8s
T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Aiden Markram credited his bowlers for executing plans to perfection in the Power-play and making full use of the conditions after his side registered a commanding nine-wicket win over West Indies in a Super 8s clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
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