Jitesh Sharma is a talented Indian wicketkeeper representing Vidarbha in domestic cricket. |
He earned a spot in the Indian T20 International squad for the T20 series against Sri Lanka in January 2023. |
Jitesh stepped in for Sanju Samson who was injured during the first match of the series. |
Raised in Amravati, Maharashtra, Jitesh hails from a middle-class background. |
Initially, he joined his school's cricket team to gain extra marks in army tests. |
Jitesh made his List A debut during the 2013-14 Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Rajasthan. |
His impressive performances for Vidarbha led to him being noticed by the IPL team Mumbai Indians in 2016. |
Although not playing, Jitesh was part of the Mumbai Indians' IPL season 10 victory in 2017. |
In February 2022, Punjab Kings signed Jitesh for the IPL. |
During his free time, Jitesh enjoys traveling, engaging in adventure sports, and playing golf. |
A big admirer of Rohit Sharma's batting, Jitesh considers AB de Villiers as his idol. |