Jitesh Sharma shockingly kicks aside Virat Kohli to announce the best batsman
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Indian wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma has picked Rohit Sharma in comparison to the greats like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, who have played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Some have been overjoyed by the fact that an RCB player has belittled the veteran Virat Kohli.
Jitesh Sharma made his debut for India back in IPL 2023, after some promising seasons for the Punjab Kings. The Royal Challengers Bangalore picked Jitesh Sharma for a whopping amount of money back in the IPL 2025 mega-auction, as he was bought for INR 11 crores.
He had a splendid season playing for the RCB, with just 9 runs behind completing 1000 runs in the IPL. He made his debut for the Punjab Kings back in 2022 and scored 234, 309, 187, and 361 runs overall this season. With a strike rate of 175+, he amassed 261 runs at an average of 37.29 for RCB.
Jitesh Sharma picks Rohit Sharma, sidelining AB de Villiers
Recently, Jitesh Sharma appeared in an exclusive interview where he was asked to pick between AB de Villiers and Rohit Sharma as the best among the two players. The player quickly responded, saying that "It depends upon the position you want them to play in."
He then picked Rohit Sharma over the Protea legend AB de Villiers. It is worth noting that these two players are known as the two most explosive batters on the side. Rohit Sharma amassed several runs as an opener in the side.
Otherwise, AB de Villiers was more effective during chases, as the batter scored more runs towards the back end of the innings. He maintained a career strike rate of nearly 175 throughout his career, and it increased to over 200 in the death overs.
RCB vice-captain picks Rohit Sharma as a favourite over Virat Kohli
What further surprised was when the presenter asked them to pick a favourite player between Rohit Sharma and the Royal Challengers Bangalore's former captain, Virat Kohli. The RCB batsman, without much hesitation, picked Rohit over Virat Kohli.
Jitesh said, "Rohit Bhai. I think I am emotionally connected with him. When I had an interaction back in IPL 2017-18, I have been an admirer of his since then. When I was just a 22-23-year-old, I was first picked for the Mumbai Indiana, and I witnessed him playing. I think he brings some different skills alongside him."
Jitesh Sharma cooked hard.🗿
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Jitesh is currently in Doha to lead the India A team in the Asia Cup Rising Stars
Currently, Jitesh Sharma is in Doha to lead the India A team for the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament. They will be in the quest for a title. Jitesh was part of the Indian team on the tour to Australia, where he played in three matches for the Indian team.
The India A team will be initiating their campaign in the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars with their first game scheduled against the UAE on the 14th of November. They are placed in the same group as Pakistan A and Oman as well.
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