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"Have To Score To Get Selected": Jitesh Sharma Reflects On His Mindset For T20 World Cup Selection

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma spoke about the pressure he felt to perform well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in order to get selected for the World Cup. He admitted that he was playing with his mind last year and not focusing on the game itself. "Last year, because of the World Cup selection, I was not present in the IPL. So, in every game, I was thinking that I have to score, I have to score to get selected in the World Cup. I am not ashamed to accept it. I am a human. A human can make mistakes, and I have no problem with that. Last year, I was playing with my mind," Jitesh Sharma said in a video shared by IPL.

Virat Kohli Mocks Himself As He Watches His Old Video: "Galat Fehmi To Dekho..."

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon Virat Kohli has reacted to a video of himself after winning his first 'Man of the Match' award in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Reacting to the video, which was from 2011, Kohli can be seen mocking himself after carefully listening to the video. For the record, Kohli received his first 'Man of the Match' in IPL in 2011 against the Delhi Capitals (Delhi Daredevils back then). He smashed a 38-ball 56 as RCB chased down the target of 162 with three balls to spare.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Eyes Historic Feat As RCB Host DC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: RCB host DC in the 24th match of Indian Premier League 2025 on Thursday. DC are the only unbeaten team in the going edition of the tournament so far, having won three out of three.

RCB Star Sends Massive Warning To Delhi Capitals Ahead Of IPL Clash: "Relying On..."

Jitesh Sharma attributed his ongoing renaissance as a T20 batter to the efforts put in by Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik who believes that the wicketkeeper can develop into a true '360' degree player. Jitesh had a lukewarm IPL 2024 for Punjab Kings, scoring just 187 runs from 14 matches at a measly average of 17 and at a reduced strike-rate of 131. But at RCB, the 31-year-old has already made handy 85 runs from four matches, and his strike-rate has touched 185, a sign of him regaining confidence. "It's been a great journey till now because in the off-season, I really worked hard with him. I think whichever shot that I am playing right now is the replica of what he used to play. He is trying to create a new player in me," said Jitesh on the eve of the match against Delhi Capitals.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025: Predicted XIs Of Both Teams

League leaders Delhi Capitals will aim to continue their winning start in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season when they visit the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday. The hosts have so far won three of their opening four games, but their only loss came at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, an eight-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans in their first home game of the season so far. RCB come into the game on the back of their first win at the Wankhede Stadium in 10 years when they defeated the Mumbai Indians by 12 runs.

Virat Kohli's Surprising Instagram Act Has Internet Saying: "Finally..."

Virat Kohli is one of the most followed celebrities across social media platforms. He has 271 million followers on Instagram, while in X he has 67.7 million followers. He is among the top athletes in the world, when it comes to brand endorsements. On Wednesday, Kohli removed promotional post in his Instagram account to the reels section. While no reason was given, the act got the internet intrigued. Kohli had retired from T20 Internationals in the middle of last year after helping India win their second T20 World Cup in the Americas, having played 125 matches to score 4,188 runs with one century and 38 fifties at an average of 48.69 and strike rate of 137.04.

John Cena's Viral Reaction To Virat Kohli's 'You Can't See Me' Celebration With T20 World Cup Ring

Recently, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and India star batter Virat Kohli was seen flaunting his T20 World Cup-winning championship title ring. He even did the John Cena celebration. in a fun video ahead of clash with Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday at Wankhede Stadium. Now, WWE superstar John Cena has respoended to the act. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Cena posted a photo of Virat Kohli and wrote: "Oh, John Cena".

"Doesn't Come Across As Being The Only Voice": Axar Patel Lauded Ahead Of DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Match

Axar Patel's captaincy style puts the players at ease instantly and has also played a massive role in Delhi Capitals blazing start to this IPL season, reckons the team's assistant coach Matthew Mott. The Capitals have won three games on the bounce and currently sits on the pole position in the points table. "He's just got a great balance on cricket and life. He'll just summarise the group and make sure the players are included. They've got a smile on their face. He doesn't come across as being the only voice (in the team)," Mott said in the pre-match press conference here on Wednesday.

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"Have To Score To Get Selected": Jitesh Sharma Reflects On His Mindset For T20 World Cup Selection

Virat Kohli Mocks Himself As He Watches His Old Video: "Galat Fehmi To Dekho..."

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Eyes Historic Feat As RCB Host DC

RCB Star Sends Massive Warning To Delhi Capitals Ahead Of IPL Clash: "Relying On..."

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025: Predicted XIs Of Both Teams

Virat Kohli's Surprising Instagram Act Has Internet Saying: "Finally..."

John Cena's Viral Reaction To Virat Kohli's 'You Can't See Me' Celebration With T20 World Cup Ring

"Doesn't Come Across As Being The Only Voice": Axar Patel Lauded Ahead Of DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Match