After Jitesh Sharma’s blitzkrieg took Royal Challengers Bengaluru into Qualifier 1 with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, batting coach Dinesh Karthik reminded the side that there are still bigger things to play for in the competition.

He also urged the team to ensure that the big prize is achieved this year. “This year, we have gotten to the Playoffs. Not just Playoffs, but second place. Most importantly, I think this room believes there is a bigger goal. And for that, we need to stay calm. Any one of you in the playing 12 can do exactly what Jitesh Sharma did. 

“It’s about manifesting that you’re the one when you walk into that game day after, and knowing that whoever is doing it on that day, has the backing and belief of us. All I want to say is remember the bigger goal,” said Karthik in a message to the team, posted on the franchise’s social media accounts on Wednesday.