Jitesh Sharma Defends Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Amid 'Unprofessional' Comments
Jitesh Sharma Clarifies Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 'Unprofessional' Remark: 'Can Call Him Anything'
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Jitesh Sharma, the wicketkeeper for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, clarified his earlier remark labeling 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as 'unprofessional.' He emphasized that the comment was misunderstood and stemmed from their close friendship, urging the public to allow the young cricketer to enjoy his childhood.
- 01Jitesh Sharma's comment on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was misunderstood as criticism.
- 02Sharma emphasized their close friendship, describing Sooryavanshi as a typical teenager.
- 03He urged the public to allow Sooryavanshi to enjoy his childhood despite professional expectations.
- 04The discussion arose during an interview with former cricketer AB de Villiers.
- 05Sharma highlighted Sooryavanshi's potential as a future star in Indian cricket.
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Jitesh Sharma, the wicketkeeper for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, faced backlash after referring to 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as 'unprofessional' during a conversation with former RCB star AB de Villiers on YouTube. However, Sharma later clarified that his words were taken out of context and reflected his close friendship with the young Rajasthan Royals batter. He described Sooryavanshi as a typical teenager who enjoys simple pleasures like ice cream and urged the public to let him enjoy his childhood despite the pressures of professional cricket. Sharma expressed confidence in Sooryavanshi's potential, stating that he could excel in all formats of the game while also emphasizing that the young cricketer should be allowed to be himself without judgment.
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