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From Army Dreams to Cricket Star: Jitesh Sharma's Unconventional Journey

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News18•27-02-2026, 13:30

From Army Dreams to Cricket Star: Jitesh Sharma's Unconventional Journey

•Jitesh Sharma, India wicketkeeper-batter, shared his journey with AB de Villiers on his podcast.
•He initially aimed for the Indian Air Force; cricket began accidentally for extra marks in school.
•Sharma credited mentors Pritam Gandhi and Dinesh Karthik for shaping his cricketing development.
•He described his strength as a readiness to learn, but also his weakness when pushing too far.
•RCB's belief in him helped his fighting instinct flourish, changing his career trajectory.

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