RCB’s Playoff Hopes Diminished After Loss to SRH
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced a setback in their quest for a top-two spot in the IPL playoffs. They lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday. In a high-scoring match, RCB’s dramatic collapse from 173/3 to 189 all out sealed their fate.
Jitesh Sharma Steps Up in Patidar’s Absence
With regular captain Rajat Patidar sidelined due to injury, RCB looked to wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma for leadership. Sharma contributed 24 runs off 15 balls. However, his efforts weren’t enough to prevent a 42-run loss.
Jitesh Sharma’s Post-Match Comment Sparks Controversy
During the post-match briefing, Jitesh Sharma made a comment that quickly went viral. He stated that the loss to SRH was ‘good’ for his team. Sharma likely intended this as a wake-up call, but his remark was misunderstood, leading to social media trolling.
Sharma’s Explanation
Sharma clarified his thoughts to the broadcasters. “Yes, we were rusty. The intensity wasn’t there initially. After 6-7 overs, we improved. In the death overs, we bowled more accurately. But it’s good to lose this game, I feel.”
He added, “Sometimes losing a game is a good sign. It helps you check and analyze your weaknesses. If you keep winning, you might overlook your mistakes. The positive thing is that everyone is contributing. After this loss, we’ll assess our setup. We’ll move forward from here.”
Netizens React to Sharma’s Remark
Sharma’s ‘good to lose’ comment sparked various reactions online. Here are some notable responses:
- “Don’t worry Jitesh bro, RCB gonna lose the trophy as well. You’ll learn a lot this year too.”
- “Carry the same spirit to the eliminator game now.. MI are eagerly waiting for you.”
- “So what will he say next? That it’s good to lose the trophy sometimes? Losing is good, you can check and analyze where you are lacking. We will come next season with more energy.”
- “They have already consumed their biggest bad luck in this game when they lost 7 wickets for 16 runs. Now they can proceed to win their maiden title.”
