RCB's Jitesh Sharma Faces Criticism After Disappointing IPL 2026 Performance
'Didn't Work On It': RCB's Out-Of-Form Rs 11 Crore Star Slammed After 2nd Straight Loss In IPL 2026
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma has struggled in IPL 2026, scoring only 64 runs in eight matches. Following RCB's second consecutive loss to Lucknow Super Giants, former cricketer Ambati Rayudu criticized Sharma for not addressing his weaknesses against short deliveries, raising concerns about his future in the team.
- 01Jitesh Sharma has scored only 64 runs in eight innings this IPL season.
- 02His performance against short deliveries has been a major concern.
- 03Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu highlighted Sharma's lack of improvement.
- 04Sharma's strike rate has dropped significantly from last season.
- 05RCB faces pressure in the playoff race with Sharma's form under scrutiny.
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Jitesh Sharma, the wicket-keeper batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), is having a challenging IPL 2026 season, managing only 64 runs in eight innings. Following RCB's recent defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu criticized Sharma for not addressing his technical flaws, particularly his struggle with short deliveries. Rayudu noted that Sharma had a chance to improve during a recent break but failed to capitalize on it. In contrast to his impressive performance last season, where he scored 85 runs off 33 balls in a similar matchup, Sharma's best score this season is just 23 runs. His current strike rate of 108.47 is a significant decline from last year's 176.35, raising questions about his position in the team as RCB fights for playoff contention.
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Sharma's poor form could affect RCB's chances in the IPL playoffs, putting pressure on the team and fans.
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