Jitesh Sharma, the vice-captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), emphasized that being labeled as the defending champions did not add any extra pressure on the team. He mentioned that the team’s director of cricket, Mo Bobat, had made it clear that they were not defending their title but rather chasing a new one. Jitesh expressed that the team was hungry for success, similar to last year, and despite people forgetting their championship win, they were moving forward with confidence.
As RCB prepared to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after a week-long break since their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Jitesh believed that the gap would not impact their momentum. He credited the management for keeping the team sharp during the break by organizing practice games to maintain intensity.
Even though CSK had suffered losses in their previous matches, Jitesh cautioned against underestimating them, stating that any player could perform exceptionally on a given day. He emphasized the importance of respecting all opponents equally, regardless of their past performances.
The article was published on April 4, 2026, highlighting RCB’s readiness and determination to continue their winning streak in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League.
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