The Royal Challengers signed Jitesh Sharma for ₹11 crore at the mega auction after outbidding the Punjab Kings, who had attempted to retain him with the Right-to-Match card. He justified the price tag by excelling in the finisher’s role, delivering several crucial cameos to help the Bengaluru team secure the title.
"I come from a small town, where you give lots of respect to your seniors. You don't intrude in their personal space," Jitesh Sharma told the Times of India.
"I used to talk to him about cricket only. Out of respect, I maintained my distance. I only wanted to have a meaningful conversation with him," he added.
Jitesh Sharma and Virat Kohli Collaborated in RCB’s Leadership Group
Jitesh emerged as one of RCB’s standout players in the 2025 season, scoring 261 runs in 11 innings at an average of 37.28 and a blistering strike rate of 176.35. He delivered his best batting performance when he was the stand-in captain.
Jitesh was recently recalled to the national side following impressive outings in IPL 2024. He will be with Team India for the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Virat Kohli Ended as RCB’s Leading Run-Scorer in IPL 2025
Notably, Kohli now only plays for India in ODIs. He retired from T20Is after India’s World Cup win in 2024 and from Tests in May 2025. India’s next 50-over assignment is a three-match ODI series in Australia, starting October 19 in Perth.
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