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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ranji Trophy: Jitesh Sharma joins Baroda after Vidarbha exit; Rasikh Salam also makes move
KOLKATA, INDIA - MARCH 22: Rasikh Salam of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates the wicket of Sunil Narine of Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata the Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, 2025, in Kolkata, India. (Photo by) Mumbai: Vidarbha and Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma and J&K pacer Rasikh Salam Dar will represent Baroda in the upcoming domestic season. Both players have apparently made the switch with help from their RCB teammate and Baroda captain, Krunal Pandya . Jitesh, 31, captained Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy last season, leading them to the quarterfinals, but did not feature in any matches during the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy . He has played nine T20Is for India (100 runs @ 14.28), and was a star performer for IPL 2025 champions RCB (261 runs in 15 matches @ 37.28, with one fifty and a strike rate of 176.35, including a top score of 85 not out in a league stage match and a crucial cameo of 24 off 10 balls in the final against his former IPL team, Punjab Kings). Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Rasikh has played five first-class matches and taken 13 wickets at an average of 25.23. In List A cricket, the 25-year-old fast bowler has claimed 13 wickets from 10 games at an average of 37.46 and an economy rate of 5.80. He has also featured in 36 T20 matches, taking 45 wickets at an average of 23.13 and an economy rate of 8.52. Rasikh made his List A debut for J&K in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy in October 2018, and played his first Ranji Trophy match later that year on December 30. His T20 debut came on February 22 in the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Salam, who has played for India A, has also been part of four IPL teams — RCB, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Mumbai Indians. Apparently, Jitesh wasn't happy with certain things at Vidarbha. A white-ball specialist, Jitesh — who made his first-class debut in 2015 — did not play in the Ranji Trophy last season. He played the last of his 18 first-class matches in January 2024. He has scored 661 runs in 18 first-class matches, 1,533 runs in 56 List A games, and 2,886 runs in 141 T20s with a strike rate of 152.29. Apart from RCB, Jitesh has played for Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He was part of the Rohit Sharma-led MI team that won the trophy in 2017. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
17-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Watch: Jitesh Sharma Denied Entry At Lords, Dials Dinesh Karthik For Help
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma had to struggle while making his way to the Lord's to watch the third Test. The home of cricket – Lord's, recently witnessed an epic Test match between India and England. Though the hosts clinched a narrow win, the fight put up by Shubman Gill's young Indian side was truly commendable. The spectators stacked up in numbers on all five days to enjoy the game, while some had to face a little inconvenience to enter the stadium. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma had to deal with an obstacle while making his way to the Lord's gallery. He had to prove his identity before the security personnel let him in. Meanwhile, an Indian cricket fan spotted Jitesh struggling at the entry point and decided to make a vlog out of it. The X user, with username @jadejamayur010, captured Jitesh hustling to enter the arena. The user further stated that the Indian keeper-batter had to call Dinesh Karthik outside the venue and sort his entry. The video also shows Karthik, who has been on commentary duties in the ongoing series, speaking to someone over his phone (probably Jitesh) and signing a few autographs before heading back in. Here's the vlog: India put up a great fight in the chase of 194, but England clinched a 22-run win, leading the series 2-1. Despite the victory, they have been docked a couple of points on the World Test Championship (WTC) tally for slow over-rate. The hosts have also been fined 10 per cent of their match fee after the Test, which they won by 22 runs on Monday. 'In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time," the ICC said in a statement. 'In addition, as per Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, a side is penalised one point for each over short. Consequently, two World Test Championship points have been deducted from England's points total," it added. England's tally in the World Test Championship standings dropped from 24 to 22 out of 36 points, consequently reducing their point percentage (PCT) from 66.67 per cent to 61.11 per cent. As a result, Sri Lanka, with 66.67 PCT, have taken over England to be second. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 15:29 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
17-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Jitesh Sharma To Leave Vidarbha, Set To Join RCB's Teammate's Side: Report
Though Jitesh Sharma remained in Vidarbha's white-ball squads under Karun Nair, opportunities in red-ball cricket dried up. Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma is set to part ways with Vidarbha after representing the team in domestic cricket for more than a decade. He will turn up for Baroda in the upcoming season. The 31-year-old didn't play a single Ranji Trophy match in 2024-25, warming the bench behind Vidarbha skipper and first-choice keeper Akshay Wadkar. Though he remained in their white-ball squads under Karun Nair, opportunities in red-ball cricket dried up. According to ESPN Cricinfo, the move to Baroda had been in the works for a while, and his good rapport with Baroda captain Krunal Pandya played a role in facilitating the transfer. Both of them won a maiden IPL title for Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier this year. The shift is expected to open the door for Jitesh to revive his red-ball career. Since debuting for Vidarbha in 2015-16, the keeper-batter has played just 18 first-class matches, averaging 24.48 with four fifties. His last red-ball appearance came nearly 18 months ago. Jitesh has, however, made a name for himself in the shorter formats. After a breakthrough IPL with Punjab Kings in 2023, he earned his India T20I cap during the Asian Games later that year. He has featured in nine T20Is so far. He played a crucial role for RCB as a finisher in IPL 2025 and also step into the captain's shoes when Rajat Patidar got injured. The report further stated that Swapnil Singh, Jitesh's RCB teammate, is also on the move. The spin-bowling all-rounder is set to join Tripura ahead of the new season. Swapnil, who was RCB's only RTM pick at the mega auction, didn't get a game in IPL 2025. He last played domestic cricket for Uttarakhand, taking 18 wickets in five Ranji matches in 2024-25. His white-ball form, though, remained modest. A regular in Chennai's club circuit, Swapnil most recently played for Chepauk Super Gillies in TNPL 2025, picking up three wickets and scoring 85 runs across eight matches. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
16-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Dinesh Karthik Breaks Silence On Viral Post Claiming India Star Was Denied Entry At Lord's
Following a viral video which circulated on social media, in which a fan pointed out how India star Jitesh Sharma was denied entry at the Lord's cricket ground, former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik took to 'X' to quickly shut down the rumour mill. Karthik revealed the entrance where Jitesh, who has played nine T20Is for India, was stopped by a guard was not the entrance to Lord's but rather to the media center, where he himself had invited Jitesh. "These are some issues with social media that a lot face . I invited Jitesh to the comm box , he had come , and I came and met him down and took him to the comm box and he met everyone there. Btw this is below the media center , not the entrance to the ground," posted Karthik. These are some issues with social media that a lot face I invited jitesh to the comm box , he had come , and I came and met him down and took him to the comm box and he met everyone there Btw this is below the media center , not the entrance to the ground — DK (@DineshKarthik) July 16, 2025 This news came out on the same day when Farokh Dastoor, CEO of the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA), confirmed to IANS on Wednesday that they have issued an NOC to Jitesh, to join the Badora domestic team ahead of the 2025-26 season. 'Jitesh has enjoyed a close friendship with Krunal Pandya, his RCB teammate during the side's first IPL win in June. With him not having played Ranji Trophy last season and Pandya aiming to make a Baroda team which can win a domestic title in the upcoming season, it all came together for Jitesh to leave Vidarbha,' said sources aware of the development to IANS. In the last domestic season, Jitesh captained Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) competition and played under Karun Nair 's leadership in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT). A move to Baroda means Jitesh will be able to play both white ball and red ball formats, where he's played only 18 first-class games since making his longer format debut in 2015/16. For RCB in IPL 2025, Jitesh played key knocks as a finisher, including hitting an unbeaten 85 in a must-win against Lucknow Super Giants and helping RCB finish in the top two of the points table. He also served as RCB's captain when Rajat Patidar suffered a finger injury towards the back end of the ca/ompetition.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
'I invited him to comm box': Karthik debunks viral video showing Jitesh Sharma being denied entry at Lord's
New Delhi: Following a viral video which circulated on social media, in which a fan pointed out how Jitesh Sharma was denied entry at the Lord's cricket ground, former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik took to 'X' to quickly shut down the rumour mill. Karthik revealed the entrance where Jitesh was stopped by a guard was not the entrance to Lord's but rather to the media center, where he himself had invited Jitesh. "These are some issues with social media that a lot face . I invited Jitesh to the comm box , he had come , and I came and met him down and took him to the comm box and he met everyone there. Btw this is below the media center , not the entrance to the ground," posted Karthik. This news came out on the same day when Farokh Dastoor, CEO of the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA), confirmed to IANS on Wednesday that they have issued an NOC to Jitesh, to join the Badora domestic team ahead of the 2025-26 season. 'Jitesh has enjoyed a close friendship with Krunal Pandya, his RCB teammate during the side's first IPL win in June. With him not having played Ranji Trophy last season and Pandya aiming to make a Baroda team which can win a domestic title in the upcoming season, it all came together for Jitesh to leave Vidarbha,' said sources aware of the development to IANS. In the last domestic season, Jitesh captained Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) competition and played under Karun Nair's leadership in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT). A move to Baroda means Jitesh will be able to play both white ball and red ball formats, where he's played only 18 first-class games since making his longer format debut in 2015/16. For RCB in IPL 2025, Jitesh played key knocks as a finisher, including hitting an unbeaten 85 in a must-win against Lucknow Super Giants and helping RCB finish in the top two of the points table. He also served as RCB's captain when Rajat Patidar suffered a finger injury towards the back end of the ca/ompetition.
