Jitesh Sharma Takes Captaincy Role After Leading RCB to IPL Victory

Jitesh Sharma, who played a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bangalore's first IPL title win, is now set to captain the NECO Master Blasters in the upcoming Vidarbha Pro T20 League. Scheduled from June 5 to June 15, this tournament will feature six teams competing in 18 matches. Sharma's impressive performance in IPL 2025, where he scored 261 runs, has set high expectations for his leadership in this new challenge. With a mix of experienced and young players, the NECO Master Blasters aim to make a mark in the league. Read on to learn more about Sharma's journey and the team's composition.
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Jitesh Sharma Takes Captaincy Role After Leading RCB to IPL Victory

Jitesh Sharma's New Challenge as Captain

In the IPL, several players contributed to Royal Challengers Bangalore's first title win, including Jitesh Sharma. He played crucial innings for RCB during IPL 2025 and was a key player in their victory in Qualifier 1. Additionally, he had the opportunity to captain the team in several matches. Now, Jitesh is gearing up for a new challenge as he prepares to lead a team in an upcoming Indian league.


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Jitesh Sharma Named Captain of NECO Master Blasters


Jitesh Sharma will captain the NECO Master Blasters team in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League, which is set to take place from June 5 to June 15 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. This tournament features six teams competing in a total of 18 matches. Veteran player R. Sanjay has been appointed as the vice-captain, alongside young talents like Aryan Meshram, Adyan Daga, and Vedant Dighade.


The tournament will kick off with a match between Pagarhia Strikers and Nagpur Titans. Jitesh's team, NECO Master Blasters, will play their first match against Bharat Rangers on June 6. The league will also include women's teams, with Bharti Fulmali serving as the captain of the NECO women's team.


Outstanding Performance in IPL 2025


During IPL 2025, Jitesh Sharma showcased remarkable skills, scoring 261 runs in 11 innings with an impressive strike rate of 176.35 and an average of 37.28. He hit 24 fours and 17 sixes, playing a pivotal role in securing RCB's first IPL trophy in 18 years. Notably, he scored an unbeaten 85 runs in Qualifier 1, leading RCB to the finals. He aims to maintain this form in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League.


NECO Master Blasters Team for Vidarbha Pro T20 League


The NECO Master Blasters team includes: Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper-Captain), R. Sanjay, Aryan Meshram, Adyan Daga, Adyan Rautham, Akash Komde, Vedant Dighade, Gaurav Dhobale, Ankush Tammiwar, Aditya Khilote, Arya Durugkar, Pratham Maheshwari, Praful Hingne, Ananmay Jaiswal, Sarthak Dhabadgaonkar, and Sanmesh Deshmukh.


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