Jitesh Sharma Reveals Biggest Challenge In Front Of Rajat Patidar Ahead Of RCB Vs RR Clash

Rajat Patidar has created history in IPL. Photo: AP

“There’s still one big challenge in front of him—securing our first win at Chinnaswamy this season. But the belief in the camp is strong,” Jitesh Sharma said on JioStar ahead of the RCB vs RR clash.

Regarding Patidar’s leadership, Jitesh went into great depth and stated that the new RCB captain was receptive to suggestions from others.

“Rajat is a very simple person. He’s easy to talk to—you wouldn’t even notice him in the dressing room. It’s only when we step on the field that you realise he’s the captain. That’s just his personality—calm and composed under pressure. He can assess situations from multiple angles. As a wicketkeeper, whenever I go up to him with suggestions, he engages right away, asking questions like, ‘What can we do if this happens?’ It shows how calm and in control he is. That’s one big reason behind his current success,” Jitesh said.

Jitesh has amassed 101 runs at a strike rate of 140.28 from 8 IPL games thus far. After a disappointing season at Punjab Kings last season, which resulted in him being released from the team, the keeper-batter has been able to recover his form. The batter will be crucial to RCB’s victory over RR in their upcoming home match. Winning their first match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium this season would be RCB’s top priority.