Sun Apr 27 16:30:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB’s Jitesh Sharma Credits Patidar’s Calmness and Karthik’s Mentorship for Success
**Bengaluru, [Date]** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma recently spoke about his IPL season, praising captain Rajat Patidar’s leadership and the significant influence of veteran Dinesh Karthik. In an exclusive interview with JioHotar’s series Gen Bold, Sharma described Patidar as a calm and composed leader who excels under pressure, despite his understated demeanor off the field. Sharma highlighted Patidar’s ability to assess situations strategically and his willingness to engage with his players’ suggestions.
While acknowledging RCB’s strong performance – currently fourth in the IPL table with 10 points – Sharma emphasized the team’s goal of securing their first win at the Chinnaswamy Stadium this season.
Sharma also credited Karthik for his personal growth, calling him a mentor who understands his game and has pushed him to explore his full potential. Karthik’s encouragement has helped Sharma develop his natural batting instincts and expand his repertoire of shots. Sharma expressed his comfort and ease in communicating with Karthik, stating that this relationship has significantly contributed to his confidence and improved performance.
The interview concluded with a reminder of today’s match between RCB and Rajasthan Royals, airing at 7:30 PM on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
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