"DK Anna is My Guru": Jitesh Sharma's Emotional Tribute After Match-Winning Knock
In a heartfelt moment that captured the spirit of camaraderie and mentorship, Jitesh Sharma lavished praise on veteran cricketer Dinesh Karthik after a thrilling match-winning performance. Sharma, who played a pivotal role in clinching a near-impossible victory, dedicated his success to “DK Anna,” calling him a “guru” and a pillar of support.
“DK Anna, he’s my guru. He showed faith in me, he backs me a lot. I want to thank DK Anna. And I want to repay him somehow—anyway, in cricket, in life or outside cricket,” said Jitesh Sharma in an emotional post-match interaction.
Reflecting on the high-pressure game, Sharma said, “This was the game to show my teammates and everyone that I'm capable to win the games when you think that it's not possible.”
Veteran wicketkeeper and team mentor Dinesh Karthik had earlier addressed the squad with a message of calm and perspective. “I think this room believes there is a bigger goal for that. We need to stay calm. All I want to say is remember the bigger goal. We have bigger things to play for and let's make sure it happens for us this time,” Karthik said, grounding the team with his seasoned outlook.
The moment highlighted the depth of trust and mentorship within the team, underscoring that beyond statistics and victories, belief and guidance often script the most inspiring stories on the cricket field.