India, April 3 -- Jitesh Sharma has shed light on the evolving mindset of young players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), describing the new generation as fearless and driven by opportunity.

Speaking on a recent podcast by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Jitesh, who has been part of the high-profile league since 2022, said, "They are fearless. Because of the IPL, you have the liberty to swing the bat from the first ball. Because you have a big contract, people now see cricket as a profession, not just as a game or a sport. That has changed everything."

Jitesh has played 16 T20 internationals for India too. His statement shows that young cricketers are changing the way they think about the game. In the past, players were more carefu...