Regardless of having a promising squad on paper, the Punjab Kings but once more showcased underwhelming performances on the sector to complete on the sixth place in IPL 2022. Nevertheless, they discovered a brand new rising star in Jitesh Sharma who grew to become an in a single day sensation after taking a vital catch of the legendary MS Dhoni throughout a league conflict in opposition to CSK.
In the meantime, the teen has currently recalled a dialog that he had with South African tempo spearhead Kagiso Rabada through the two-month match the place the short had requested Jitesh whether or not he believes he’ll be capable to symbolize India sooner or later. On the identical time, the rising cricketer additionally made it clear what he had advised Rabada about his imaginative and prescient so far as donning the India jersey is anxious.
I don’t assume an excessive amount of concerning the future: Jitesh Sharma
“Kagiso Rabada known as me after the final sport and requested. Do you assume you may play for India? I replied, KG I don’t assume an excessive amount of concerning the future. I simply attempt to give attention to one match at a time. To which he stated that I feel, in just a few years. I’m going to bowl in opposition to you in worldwide cricket. Simply don’t smash me,” stated Jitesh Sharma throughout a dialog with sports activities presenter Dr. Yash Kashikar on his present ‘Say Yash to Sports activities.’
That includes in his very first Indian Premier League season, Jitesh Sharma scored 234 runs from 12 matches that included two unbeaten knocks, and his highest particular person rating being 44 averaging 29.25 and a strike price of 163.64. The younger wicketkeeper-batter was roped in for his base value of INR 20 lakh by the Punjab-based franchise.
The rising cricketer would now be hoping for a dream run within the upcoming home season and it will even be fascinating to see whether or not PBKS could be eager on retaining him subsequent season. It additionally stays to be seen whether or not he would be capable to don the Indian blues sooner or later.
