Cricket News: Punjab Kings (PBKS) finished eighth on the points table in the 2023 edition of the cash-rich event, adding to their two playoff appearances in all seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The performance of wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, though, was a bright spot for the Shikhar Dhawan-led team.
In a recent interview, Sharma, one of PBKS’s most destructive batters, discussed his hitting talents. He stressed the necessity of hitting straight down the line and focusing on the ball rather than the bowler. Jitesh made a mind-blowing cameo of 49 runs off 27 balls in the 46th match of this year’s IPL, bringing the Mumbai Indians’ bowlers to task, notably the legendary Jofra Archer.
“We’ve been focusing on playing in the ‘V’ since childhood, as the coaches have said. I believe that was in my subconscious thinking, which is why when I attack, I like to hit straight. In general, I do not glance at the bowler who is bowling. I look at the delivery since there isn’t much time in T20 to play out a certain bowler. You have to back up your strength, and I believe mine is to smash straight, whether it’s against Archer or anyone else,” Sharma said in an interview with Sportskeeda.
The 29-year-old also did well against spinners, not slogging mindlessly but playing with the turn and maintaining his balance. Sharma emphasised the need of remaining cool when attempting to smash huge shots.
“When we attack too hard, we naturally lose shape and our head does not remain still. So, when you’re more relaxed, you’ll be in a better position to strike the ball. When you’re in a hurry, you may not see that you’re losing shape while striking. When you keep your cool, you may smash sixes with a lower risk percentage than when you slog and risk the ball flying straight up in the air.”
For cricket live update, cricket matches live, cricket championship, live cricket today, cricket score today, cricket today, live cricket score, all cricket current score, daily cricket news, cricket today live, and other cricket news follow Livematchupdates.com.
