Here is why Jitesh Sharma is Capitano RCB in the SRH crash on IPL 2025

The high voltage shock between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) In the match 65 of IPL 2025 Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium saw an unexpected turn before the first ball started. As the fans were waiting to see Skateboard Walking on the launch, they were surprised when Wicketkeeper-Batter Jitesh Sharma He entered the spotlight as RCB captain for the day.

A red debut: Jitesh Sharma makes Captain’s hat for RCB

In an amazing movement, Jitesh was entrusted with RCB leadership functions, marking his first time that he captured the Bengaluru franchise. Although he did not clarify why he did not run, he suggested the team’s strategy revealing that skateboarding would have an impact player. Jitesh’s appointment marks him as the ninth captain of RCB’s story, joining a list that includes Cricket paradises as Satisfied with Dravid, Anil Kumbleand Shot kohli.

Winning the launch, Jitesh chose to do it first, citing moisture on the pitch as a key factor. Speaking safely at the launch, he expressed his ambition to guide RCB to a table end and promote the title.

“It’s my first time that Captain RCB. I did Captain PBKs against SRH last year. Management has been fantastic, creating a positive environment. We want to win all the games and lift the cup.” He emphasized Jitesh.

He also confirmed a strategic exchange in the XI of the game, and Mayank replaced Devdutt Padikkal, while skateboarding was designated as an impact player.

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Jitesh joins the Elite Company

With this appearance, Jitesh becomes the ninth cricket to lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Here is a look at all RCB captains over the years:

• Rahul Dravid
• Kevin Pietersen
• Anil Kumble
• Daniel Vettori
• Shot kohli
• Shane Watson
• FAF DU PLESSIS
• Skateboard
• Jitesh Sharma

This change in leadership adds another chapter intriguing to the already effective RCB campaign at IPL 2025.

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