Young cricketer Suyash Sharma , speaking on RCB Bold Diaries, shared his journey to IPL , including his recovery from a major surgery supported by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, his debut experiences, and his aspirations for the upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings on May 1. The 21-year-old detailed his path from playing under-25 cricket to making it to the IPL, highlighting RCB's role in his medical treatment in London.
Sharma expressed gratitude for RCB's support during his recovery from hernia surgery in London, where he received care from team physiotherapist James Pipey.
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"RCB sent me to London for my surgery. There I met James Pipey (RCB Team Physio). He and his family treated me like family. I had three hernias. To be honest, I didn't expect to play the first match. I was told I would play three or four matches later because it was a big surgery. But Pipey and his family took care of me. I'm very thankful that I'm in this franchise. I'm fit now. I had been suffering from pain for the past two years. I was used to playing in pain. The problem is that if you're playing for India or a franchise, then you can manage. When I wasn't playing, I had this injury, but I didn't even know it. I went to a physiotherapist but it was very difficult. RCB showed me a lot of faith. They invested in me. I'm very happy with my surgery. The path I'm on now, I wasn't on before. Whatever happens, happens for the best."
The young spinner recalled his journey to the IPL, highlighting his persistence through multiple trials and eventual selection.
"I had never played in a proper tournament before the IPL. I had only played Under-25. I spent six or seven years in trials but was never picked. Every time I visited my parents, they would ask when I'd get a chance in the IPL. But my mum and dad never doubted me. They could see how hard I was working. After the Under-25s, I went for IPL trials. At that time, my googly was very sharp. I think I took eight wickets out of ten in one match, it was a KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders ) practice match, and even the wicket-keeper was getting beat. That's when I was picked. My father was in hospital then. He cried when he heard. No one expected me to play IPL so soon."
Sharma shared his experience of making his IPL debut against RCB.
Quiz: Who's that IPL player?
"My debut was against RCB. There was a lot of pressure. I had never even been to watch a match before. I'd never seen so many people in a crowd. The atmosphere was crazy. I went straight into the game. Until you actually bowl in a match, you don't know what it's like. I can't describe what I was feeling. My mind was blank. But I tried to do what I had always done. After the first over, everything settled down. I could see the crowd, feel the moment. I always knew I'd play in the IPL, 101 per cent. But I didn't think it would happen this soon. I was 19. I thought I'd debut at 24 or 26. I always believed in myself. When you work hard, God helps you."
He detailed his mental preparation during his recovery period and his approach to bowling.
"Before the IPL, I was on bed rest for three months. I only started bowling two weeks before the tournament. But during those three months, I visualised everything. I kept thinking about my bowling all day. I would run affirmations in my head. I'd plan each ball: first I'll bowl like this, then like that. I think all of that really helped. I worked on my run-up too. My run-up is my bowling. If you keep something in your mind long enough, when the time comes to do it, you feel prepared. You just think, 'I've done this before. I'll do it again.' I just had to recreate it in the match."
Sharma acknowledged his family's support, particularly after losing his father to cancer.
"My mum was my teacher. My dad had a factory. Two years back, I lost my father. He was suffering from cancer. He passed away in hospital while I was just starting to get noticed. My family has always supported me, whether I played for the state or not. They've been my backbone throughout. They never doubted me, because they saw my hard work every day."
The young cricketer expressed his singular goal for the season: "I have only one goal that we win this year and lift the cup. This is my only goal right now."
Sharma expressed gratitude for RCB's support during his recovery from hernia surgery in London, where he received care from team physiotherapist James Pipey.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
"RCB sent me to London for my surgery. There I met James Pipey (RCB Team Physio). He and his family treated me like family. I had three hernias. To be honest, I didn't expect to play the first match. I was told I would play three or four matches later because it was a big surgery. But Pipey and his family took care of me. I'm very thankful that I'm in this franchise. I'm fit now. I had been suffering from pain for the past two years. I was used to playing in pain. The problem is that if you're playing for India or a franchise, then you can manage. When I wasn't playing, I had this injury, but I didn't even know it. I went to a physiotherapist but it was very difficult. RCB showed me a lot of faith. They invested in me. I'm very happy with my surgery. The path I'm on now, I wasn't on before. Whatever happens, happens for the best."
The young spinner recalled his journey to the IPL, highlighting his persistence through multiple trials and eventual selection.
"I had never played in a proper tournament before the IPL. I had only played Under-25. I spent six or seven years in trials but was never picked. Every time I visited my parents, they would ask when I'd get a chance in the IPL. But my mum and dad never doubted me. They could see how hard I was working. After the Under-25s, I went for IPL trials. At that time, my googly was very sharp. I think I took eight wickets out of ten in one match, it was a KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders ) practice match, and even the wicket-keeper was getting beat. That's when I was picked. My father was in hospital then. He cried when he heard. No one expected me to play IPL so soon."
Sharma shared his experience of making his IPL debut against RCB.
Quiz: Who's that IPL player?
"My debut was against RCB. There was a lot of pressure. I had never even been to watch a match before. I'd never seen so many people in a crowd. The atmosphere was crazy. I went straight into the game. Until you actually bowl in a match, you don't know what it's like. I can't describe what I was feeling. My mind was blank. But I tried to do what I had always done. After the first over, everything settled down. I could see the crowd, feel the moment. I always knew I'd play in the IPL, 101 per cent. But I didn't think it would happen this soon. I was 19. I thought I'd debut at 24 or 26. I always believed in myself. When you work hard, God helps you."
He detailed his mental preparation during his recovery period and his approach to bowling.
"Before the IPL, I was on bed rest for three months. I only started bowling two weeks before the tournament. But during those three months, I visualised everything. I kept thinking about my bowling all day. I would run affirmations in my head. I'd plan each ball: first I'll bowl like this, then like that. I think all of that really helped. I worked on my run-up too. My run-up is my bowling. If you keep something in your mind long enough, when the time comes to do it, you feel prepared. You just think, 'I've done this before. I'll do it again.' I just had to recreate it in the match."
Sharma acknowledged his family's support, particularly after losing his father to cancer.
"My mum was my teacher. My dad had a factory. Two years back, I lost my father. He was suffering from cancer. He passed away in hospital while I was just starting to get noticed. My family has always supported me, whether I played for the state or not. They've been my backbone throughout. They never doubted me, because they saw my hard work every day."
The young cricketer expressed his singular goal for the season: "I have only one goal that we win this year and lift the cup. This is my only goal right now."
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