Jitesh Sharma Wiki
Jitesh Mohan Sharma is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the Indian national cricket team. He made his international debut against Nepal on 3 October 2023 during the 2022 Asian Games. He plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.
Jitesh Mohan Sharma (born October 22, 1993) is an Indian wicket-keeper batsman who plays for the Indian national cricket team.
Early Life and Domestic Career:
Hailing from a middle-class Sikh family in Amravati, Maharashtra, Jitesh dreamt of joining the Indian Armed Forces as a child. Cricket took precedence, and he made his List A debut for Vidarbha in the 2013-14 Vijay Hazare Trophy. First-class debut followed in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy season. He was the leading run-scorer for Vidarbha in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Indian Premier League (IPL):
Early Days and Domestic Success (2012-2022):
Jitesh’s cricketing aspirations began in his teens. While his initial dream was to join the Indian Armed Forces, cricket took center stage.
He impressed in the 2012-13 Cooch Behar Trophy, a youth tournament, scoring over 500 runs with two centuries, paving the way for his selection in the Vidarbha senior team.
Jitesh made his first-class debut in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy season.
He emerged as a vital cog in the Vidarbha batting line-up, particularly excelling in white-ball cricket. Notably, he was the leading run-scorer for Vidarbha in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
IPL Entry and Breakthrough (2016-2023):
Jitesh’s domestic exploits caught the attention of the Mumbai Indians, who picked him up in the 2016 IPL auction. However, he didn’t get a chance to play during his stint with them.
He eventually made his IPL debut in 2022 for the Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab), showcasing his aggressive batting style.
International Call-up and Rising Stardom (2023-Present):
In January 2023, Jitesh received his maiden call-up to the Indian team for the T20I series against Sri Lanka, although he didn’t play any matches.
His big moment arrived during the 2022 Asian Games, where he finally made his international debut for India against Nepal.
Later in 2023, his consistent domestic performances earned him a spot in the T20I series against Australia. Jitesh grabbed this opportunity with impressive knocks of 35 runs off 19 balls and 24 runs off 16 balls in the 4th and 5th T20Is, respectively.
With the T20 World Cup 2024 approaching, Jitesh is a strong contender for the wicket-keeper batsman slot in the Indian squad, owing to his wicket-keeping skills and explosive batting.
Jitesh plays for the Punjab Kings in the IPL. International Career:
In January 2023, he received his maiden call-up to the Indian team for the T20I series against Sri Lanka (didn’t play).
He finally made his international debut for India against Nepal during the 2022 Asian Games in October 2023.
Jitesh’s consistent performances in domestic cricket and the IPL earned him a spot in the T20I series against Australia later in 2023.
He impressed with his batting, scoring 35 runs off 19 balls and 24 runs off 16 balls in the 4th and 5th T20I respectively.
With the T20 World Cup 2024 approaching, Jitesh is considered a strong contender for the wicket-keeper batsman slot in the Indian squad.
Net Worth
Jitesh Sharma’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹ 80 lakh (approximately $96,710 USD as of April 10, 2024). The main source of his income is likely his salary from the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and his IPL contracts.
Interesting Facts:
Jitesh is a big fan of MS Dhoni and credits him for improving his wicket-keeping skills by watching his videos.
He overcame a phase of depression after being dropped from the Vidarbha Ranji Trophy team.
Jitesh is known for his fitness regimen and is a regular at the gym.
He has several tattoos on his body.