Jitesh was acquired by RCB for Rs 11 crore in last year's auction following his heroics with Punjab Kings in the last three seasons. His addition is a boost for RCB's batting depth in the season as the batter has delivered so far with cameo knocks in the death overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on Karthik's influence on his mindset, Jitesh acknowledged the former India wicketkeeper's contribution to his batting form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDK has pulled me out of my comfort zone and into a new space I haven\u2019t been in before. I\u2019ve always had certain shots in my arsenal, but I didn\u2019t believe in them. I never worked on them because previous coaches would say, \u2018Go straight, play this way, play that way.\u2019 It\u2019s true that hitting sixes in the \u2018V\u2019 is my strength, but I always wanted to learn more. My mindset is - if someone is teaching and I can add a new skill, why not? DK told me to use my natural hand movement and encouraged me to try it. They picked me for those abilities, so they saw something. DK saw something, and that\u2019s how things are evolving now. This is just the beginning,\" he said on JioHotstar's series \u201cGen Bold\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jitesh further added that Karthik's presence makes him feel settled in the franchise as the veteran matches his wavelength.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I think I\u2019ve finally found someone I can truly work with - someone I can learn from, someone who matches my wavelength, and I match his. Someone who is just like me. And that someone is D.K. Anna (Dinesh Karthik). He is one of the biggest reasons I feel settled. He has played the same role for the Indian team and in the IPL too. I'm very comfortable talking to him. He understands my feelings and my game, and I understand what he\u2019s trying to convey. He has performed under pressure and knows what kind of risks are involved in key moments,\" the RCB wicketkeeper said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Earlier, I never had this kind of conversation with anyone because not many have succeeded while batting at number 6. And those who have, are playing for teams like the Chennai Super Kings or other big franchises. But now, I get to interact with DK daily. Being a wicketkeeper-batter himself, he understands me, and I understand what he expects. I\u2019ve got more freedom here. I had it in my previous team too, but now I\u2019m also learning new things and gaining insights I hadn\u2019t before,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Talking about Rajat Patidar's leadership, Jitesh feels securing their first win of the season at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is the big challenge for him after the side lost all three matches at the home venue so far.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cRajat is a very simple person. He\u2019s easy to talk to - you wouldn\u2019t even notice him in the dressing room. It\u2019s only when we step on the field that you realize he\u2019s the captain. That\u2019s just his personality - calm and composed under pressure. He can assess situations from multiple angles. As a wicketkeeper, whenever I go up to him with suggestions, he engages right away, asking questions like, \u2018What can we do if this happens?\u2019 It shows how calm and in control he is. That\u2019s one big reason behind his current success. There\u2019s still one big challenge in front of him - securing our first win at Chinnaswamy this season. But the belief in the camp is strong,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On what makes a successful T20 captain, Jitesh added, \u201cI think it\u2019s all about believing in your instincts. The game moves so fast that you barely get time to think. Whatever decision comes to your mind, you need to back it. Your inner voice knows, and believing in that is the most important thing.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cRajat is a very simple person. He\u2019s easy to talk to - you wouldn\u2019t even notice him in the dressing room. It\u2019s only when we step on the field that you realize he\u2019s the captain. That\u2019s just his personality - calm and composed under pressure. He can assess situations from multiple angles. As a wicketkeeper, whenever I go up to him with suggestions, he engages right away, asking questions like, \u2018What can we do if this happens?\u2019 It shows how calm and in control he is. That\u2019s one big reason behind his current success. There\u2019s still one big challenge in front of him - securing our first win at Chinnaswamy this season. But the belief in the camp is strong,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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