For the past year, Jitesh Sharma has been floated as one of the brightest leadership prospects in India’s next-gen crop. Sharp behind the stumps, brave with the bat, and calm under pressure, he looked like a natural fit for bigger responsibilities, both in domestic cricket and the IPL. But sometimes, all it takes is one bad night for the narrative to flip.

And that night came in the Asia Cup Rising Stars semi-final against Bangladesh A.

A Costly Leadership Call in the Super Over

India A had the momentum and the personnel to close the game out. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya were the form batters confident, in rhythm, and ideal for a high-pressure Super Over. Yet, when it mattered most, Jitesh didn’t send either of them in. It wasn’t just surprising. It felt like a clear misread o

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