A comment by RCB’s Jitesh Sharma sparked online chatter in cricket news when he called RR's young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi "unprofessional." Fifteen-year-old Sooryavanshi, balancing school and elite-level play, drew surprise with the label.
Reaction grew quickly after those words spread across platforms. The teen faces big expectations while adjusting to adulthood and high-stakes matches.
Many questioned whether such criticism fits someone so new to the scene. Still learning, still growing, his journey mirrors a few others at his age. Public talk shifted toward how adults assess youth in tough environments. Pressure mounts fast when cameras follow every move on and off the field. Some saw the moment as a reminder: maturity comes differently for everyone. Others felt the term missed its mark, landing too harshly for context.
The remark popped up while chatting with AB de Villiers on his YouTube show. Still, Jitesh Sharma cleared things up later on an RCB podcast, saying people took it the wrong way, he meant it lightly, as something said between close friends. Because of how tight they are, comments like that just slide, no offence ever meant.
Jitesh Sharma explains bond with young RR star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Going deeper, Jitesh pointed to Sooryavanshi as the first name that came to mind when asked about rising Indian talent. “He looks very professional on the field,” Jitesh said. While his approach feels seasoned during matches, away from the ground, he laughs easily like someone still growing up.
Jitesh Sharma painted a quiet picture of Sooryavanshi away from matches, someone just drawn to cold treats and scrolling through videos online. “He comes to my room and eats ice cream. I don’t eat it, but he does. If a kid doesn’t want ice cream, what else would he have?” he remarked. Over time, without much fuss, they’ve settled into each other’s space like siblings might.
Still, Jitesh brushed off the noise swirling online, insisting kids need room to develop naturally. He’s only 15. Let a child be a child,” he said. A kid ought to laugh, explore, live before carrying weight on his shoulders.
His take was to let boys train hard yet savour being young. Behind this moment lies more than debate; it reveals how care and connection shape athletes beyond scores.
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“Let a child be a child”: Jitesh Sharma defends comment on 15-year-old RR opener
A comment by RCB’s Jitesh Sharma sparked online chatter in cricket news when he called RR's young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi "unprofessional." Fifteen-year-old Sooryavanshi, balancing school and elite-level play, drew surprise with the label.
Reaction grew quickly after those words spread across platforms. The teen faces big expectations while adjusting to adulthood and high-stakes matches.
Many questioned whether such criticism fits someone so new to the scene. Still learning, still growing, his journey mirrors a few others at his age. Public talk shifted toward how adults assess youth in tough environments. Pressure mounts fast when cameras follow every move on and off the field. Some saw the moment as a reminder: maturity comes differently for everyone. Others felt the term missed its mark, landing too harshly for context.
The remark popped up while chatting with AB de Villiers on his YouTube show. Still, Jitesh Sharma cleared things up later on an RCB podcast, saying people took it the wrong way, he meant it lightly, as something said between close friends. Because of how tight they are, comments like that just slide, no offence ever meant.
Jitesh Sharma explains bond with young RR star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Going deeper, Jitesh pointed to Sooryavanshi as the first name that came to mind when asked about rising Indian talent. “He looks very professional on the field,” Jitesh said. While his approach feels seasoned during matches, away from the ground, he laughs easily like someone still growing up.
Jitesh Sharma painted a quiet picture of Sooryavanshi away from matches, someone just drawn to cold treats and scrolling through videos online. “He comes to my room and eats ice cream. I don’t eat it, but he does. If a kid doesn’t want ice cream, what else would he have?” he remarked. Over time, without much fuss, they’ve settled into each other’s space like siblings might.
Still, Jitesh brushed off the noise swirling online, insisting kids need room to develop naturally. He’s only 15. Let a child be a child,” he said. A kid ought to laugh, explore, live before carrying weight on his shoulders.
His take was to let boys train hard yet savour being young. Behind this moment lies more than debate; it reveals how care and connection shape athletes beyond scores.
Also Read: MI’s qualification scenario: five wins needed to keep IPL 2026 dream alive