"My dad needed me more” - RCB star opens up on his father’s final days

Cricket

A heartbreak

Just when Jitesh was waiting eagerly to represent India on the biggest of stages, a painful incident happened at his residence. One decision changed everything for the newly rising talented wicketkeeper-batsman.

The sad demise of his father

"When I heard the news, I was a little disappointed. I am also a human, so I did feel sad initially. But my family and friends supported me a lot, and that sad phase became short. My father fell ill and passed away on February 1, and I was with him for seven days," Jitesh said.

Jitesh on his dad's final days

"Later, I realised my dad needed me more than the World Cup. After that, I have no regrets. I am not angry or anything. I am grateful to God that I could be with him and take care of him in his final days," he added.

“Happy for the boys”

"I enjoyed watching the World Cup from home, which is a very different and more stressful feeling than playing. I'm really happy for the boys – they fulfilled the vision of the coach, captain, and the team since the Asia Cup. They fulfilled their promise. They really worked hard towards this goal," he said.

His next plan

After this painful incident, Jitesh Sharma is looking to make a strong comeback in the upcoming IPL season, representing RCB. "I would like to say that preparations are good. There was a small camp recently, and everyone is looking sharp," he said.

A tough battle, but the journey continues.

Jitesh Sharma now eyes a strong comeback. After facing personal loss and a World Cup snub, the wicketkeeper-batter is determined to work harder and grab the next big opportunity.

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