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'Josh Is Very High': Jitesh Sharma 'exicted' To Lead NECO Master Blaster In Vidarbha Pro T20 League

By IANS News June 06, 2025 • 12:28 PM View: 549

The Vidarbha Pro T20 League: Fresh off his heroics in the IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Jitesh Sharma expressed his excitement to captain NECO Master Blaster in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League, saying the "josh is very high" and he is excited not just to play but to guide the young crop of talents.

With Jitesh as captain, the experienced R Sanjay has been appointed vice-captain, adding further balance to a talented lineup brimming with young and emerging cricketers.

NECO Master Blaster will lock horns with the Bharat Rangers in their opening match here in Nagpur on Friday. The side will next meet Nagpur Titans on Saturday before meeting Nagpur Heroz on Sunday.

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