IPL 2025: RCB seal Virat Kohli as Captain!! Jitesh Sharma's leak sends shockwaves!!
Published - 03 Dec 2024, 07:35 PM | Updated - 03 Dec 2024, 11:40 PM
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The IPL 2025 season will see many cricketing superstars in different colors, and Jitesh Sharma is one of them. The former Punjab Kings (PBKS) wicketkeeper-batter will now be seen in the vibrant colors of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the next edition of the IPL.
After Punjab Kings opted against going beyond their limit, Royal Challengers Bangalore acquired the services of Jitesh Sharma for a staggering INR 11 crore at the recent IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah.
Jitesh Sharma ready to shine in Royal Challengers Bangalore colors in IPL 2025
Actually, the RCB needed a skilled wicketkeeper-batter after Dinesh Karthik’s retirement, and Jitesh was the perfect option for them. Jitesh Sharma, who earlier played for PBKS and Mumbai Indians, is thrilled to join Royal Challengers Bangalore, which is famous for its passionate fan base and dynamic energy.
He is also excited to play alongside the former RCB skipper Virat Kohli in the IPL 2025. Having spent three years with PBKS, Sharma served as vice-captain under Sam Curran in the IPL 2024 and even led the team once.
The Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter and captain has so far played 40 matches and scored 730 runs at a strike rate of 151.13 in the IPL. The wicketkeeper has also taken 25 catches and affected 4 stumpings in the IPL so far.
Jitesh Sharma promises entertainment for loyal RCB fans in IPL 2025
Speaking about the IPL 2025 mega auction, Jitesh, who is currently leading Vidarbha in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25, said that he is incredibly grateful and thankful to the God that RCB has shown faith in him, which makes him confident and excited to play for them.
He also feels the Royal Challengers Bangalore is the “perfect team for him” as he is very excited to play in front of the fans and play freely and express himself in the next IPL 2025, as he promised "entertainment and performance" to one of the IPL’s best fan bases.
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Jitesh Sharma was quoted as saying by Times of India: “I am very excited to play in front of the fans because, right now, I am in Vizag, and I can see the loyalty and craziness of the fans towards RCB. When I go to bat, I see fans shouting, 'RCB, RCB, RCB!' I can feel their enthusiasm, madness, and loyalty towards RCB. It will be fun, and I am very excited and thrilled to play in front of them.”
It will be great to play under Virat Kohli: Jitesh Sharma
The 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is thrilled to play under Virat Kohli at RCB and hailed the iconic batter’s energy and enthusiasm, which he believes will motivate him to elevate his game. The right-handed batter also looks forward to learning from Kohli's consistency, fitness, and motivation.
Jitesh signed off by saying, “It will be great to play under Virat Kohli. I would love to play under him because he is so energetic and enthusiastic—it can push my limits. A person who is always involved in the game can inspire me to push my game further. I think I’ll try to learn from Kohli’s consistency and how he has kept himself fit and motivated over all these years.”
