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Jitesh Sharma clarifies ‘unprofessional’ comment on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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Jitesh Sharma clarifies ‘unprofessional’ comment on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi


Jitesh Sharma has appeared in multiple podcasts and interviews in the recent past. Some of his comments did not go down well with cricket fans, leading to a strong backlash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star. One of the controversial moments came when Sharma called Rajasthan Royals’ 15-year-old batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi “unprofessional”.

Everyone knows that despite the age difference, the 32-year-old RCB star shares a close relationship with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. At multiple times, both were seen in funny altercations on the field.

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Jitesh Sharma clarified his ‘unprofessional’ comment. This comment was misinterpreted by fans. He revealed a close bond with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Sharma made a controversial comment about Sooryavanshi’s love for ice cream. Like every teenager, the Rajasthan Royals opener also loves ice cream, cartoons and many fun things in his free time. In a recent video, Sharma clarified that it is normal for every 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to order ice cream, and that is quite natural.

The RCB keeper-batsman also claimed that the young batsman often comes to his house, talks to his wife and watches videos on YouTube.

“He is a 15-year-old boy who loves ice cream. He comes to my room and eats it with me; I don’t eat it, but he does. If a boy doesn’t want ice cream, what else could he have? He visits our house, talks to my wife and watches videos on YouTube. We are very close, he is like my younger brother,” Jitesh Sharma said in a video recently released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

“He is a very good friend of mine. We are very close and I can call him whatever I want,” Sharmma also stated.

Jitesh reveals his personal bond with Vaibhav

Jitesh Sharma doesn’t care what people say or how they interpret his comments. Since Vaibhav is only 15 years old, Jitesh encourages him to watch television and eat his favorite foods.

“I don’t care what people say. A lot of professionalism is expected of him because he has to perform at this level, but he is still only 15. Let a boy be a boy. When he is with me, he can be himself because I don’t judge him. I tell him, ‘You are only fifteen. Watch TV, eat whatever you want and focus only on your batting’. He is happy that way,” Jitesh Sharma told Mr. Nags later in the video.

RCB star hopes to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Team India colors

During an online conversation with RCB legend AB de Villiers, Jitesh stated that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has all the potential to become an all-format cricketer for Team India in the future due to his technique, mentality and hard work.

“AB asked, ‘Which young man do you think could become an Indian star or player?’ My immediate response was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. When he asked why, I pointed out his technique, mentality and hard work. I told him that Vaibhav could master all three formats and looks very professional on the field. But actually it’s not just that,” says the RCB goalkeeper in the video.

Frequently asked questions

Why did Jitesh Sharma call Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ‘unprofessional’? He made the comment jokingly about the young man’s habits, which was later misinterpreted. What did Jitesh Sharma say to clarify this? He said that Vaibhav is like a younger brother, and his comments were not meant seriously. How old is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? He is 15 years old.

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