India A captain Jitesh Sharma accepted full responsibility for the team’s dramatic semi-final defeat to Bangladesh in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025. The biggest talking point of the match was the decision to keep 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi out of the Super Over.

Suryavanshi was the tournament’s highest run-scorer and had hit the most sixes. Still, India chose Jitesh, Ramandeep Singh, and Ashutosh Sharma to bat in the Super Over. The move backfired immediately.

Bangladesh pacer Ripon Mondal bowled two perfect balls. Jitesh missed his lap shot and was bowled first ball. On the next delivery, Ashutosh failed to clear cover and was caught. India were bowled out for zero, giving Bangladesh a simple chase.

Jitesh Explains Why Vaibhav Didn’t Bat

After the match, Jitesh said th

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