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    "title": "IPL 2026: Focus On Things I Can Do Instead Of Overthinking What Is Not Happening, Says Jitesh",
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    "excerpt": "Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper\u2011batter Jitesh Sharma has said he is staying positive despite a lean run with the bat this season by focusing on his wicketkeeping, team feedback and intent, rather than overthinking what is not going his way.\n",
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    "editor1": "Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper\u2011batter Jitesh Sharma has said he is staying positive despite a lean run with the bat this season by focusing on his wicketkeeping, team feedback and intent, rather than overthinking what is not going his way.\n<p>Jitesh has endured a disappointing time with the bat, scoring just 82 runs in the 11 matches so far. \u201cSome people see the glass half empty, some see it half full. Similarly, I understand that I\u2019m not scoring runs right now, but I focus on how much effort I can put into my keeping.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cAlso, on how much feedback I can give the team or how much I can help the captain. I focus on the things I can do instead of overthinking the things that are not happening. I focus on what\u2019s going well,\u201d Jitesh said in a pre-game chat with the broadcasters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Jitesh has endured a disappointing time with the bat, scoring just 82 runs in the 11 matches so far. \u201cSome people see the glass half empty, some see it half full. Similarly, I understand that I\u2019m not scoring runs right now, but I focus on how much effort I can put into my keeping.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>A win over Kolkata Knight Riders will put defending champions RCB firmly on course for entering the playoffs. Speaking about pitch conditions in Raipur, which will change due to rain and wet outfield, Jitesh said, \u201cNobody can ever be 100 percent sure about how a wicket will play. As the game progresses, you have to keep adapting. Yes, I stay close to the wicket, but still you can\u2019t be completely sure. Your intent, however, should always be right, that\u2019s the key.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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