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'After MS Dhoni, he was perhaps best at helping captain with DRS calls': Sunil Gavaskar's high praise for Jitesh Sharma after T20 World Cup snub

December 20, 2025 7:14 pm

Former India World Cup winner Sunil Gavaskar had high praises for Jitesh, who has been solid behind the stumps in the recently concluded South Africa series, comparing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru player to the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni on his DRS calls.

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'There's a little bit of clarity lacking': Dinesh Karthik on exclusion of Shubman Gill, Jitesh Sharma from India T20 World Cup squad

December 20, 2025 6:18 pm

Former India player Dinesh Karthik reacted to India's World cup squad announcement, saying that there was a little lack of clarity. He, however, lauded the selected squad as one of the strongest heading into the tournament.

Irfan Pathan on India picking Jitesh Sharma over Sanju Samson: 'It's a fair call...'

December 10, 2025 2:09 pm

"Sanju Samson has batted up the order, in the top three, in his entire career," observed Pathan

Sanju Samson and Shubman Gill during practice session in Cuttack ahead of the first T20I vs South Africa. (PHOTO: BCCI/X)

IND vs SA 1st T20I: Sanju Samson to take wicketkeeping gloves; Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill return

December 10, 2025 10:24 am

Check the full squad and predicted playing XI for India vs South Africa 1st T20I 2025. See captains, player list, match date/time, venue and other key details.

Samson and Jitesh, vying for the wicketkeeper slot, might seem like a straightforward pick depending on form. (PTI Photo)

India vs South Africa T20Is: Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma, who will play?

December 08, 2025 11:26 pm

Samson seemed the first-choice wicketkeeper for the T20 World Cup but the inclusion of Shubman Gill has changed the dynamics, bringing in Jitesh as a possible finisher

Jitesh Sharma credited his work with Dinesh Karthik for successful T20I comeback for India in Australia. (Creimas for BCCI)

'I have come to dominate': Jitesh Sharma credits ex-RCB batter for improved shot range before IND vs AUS T20I comeback

November 05, 2025 1:27 pm

Walking in to bat in a 186-run chase in Hobart last week, Jitesh who replaced Sanju Samson as the wicket-keeper, struck an unbeaten 22 off 13 balls to power India home by five wickets, helping the team level the five-match series 1-1.

India A squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: Jitesh Sharma will lead the side while Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes the cut. (AP/X)

India squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: Jitesh Sharma named captain; Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya named in 15-man team

November 04, 2025 10:17 am

Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi who has set the domestic and age-group charts on fire has also earned his maiden call-up into the India A set-up at only 14 years of age. IPL 2025's breakout star, Priyansh Arya, has also been named in the squad.