The IPL 2025 season will see many cricket superstars in different colors and Jitesh Sharma is one of them. The former Punjab Kings (PBKS) wicketkeeper will now be seen in the vibrant colors of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the next edition of IPL.
After Punjab Kings refused to go beyond their limits, Royal Challengers Bangalore acquired the services of Jitesh Sharma for a staggering INR 11 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah.
Jitesh Sharma is all set to shine in Royal Challengers Bangalore colors in IPL 2025
In fact, RCB needed an experienced wicketkeeper-batsman after this Dinesh Karthikretired and Jitesh was the perfect choice for them. Jitesh Sharma, who previously played for PBKS and Mumbai Indians, is delighted to join Royal Challengers Bangalore, which is known for its passionate fan base and dynamic energy.
He is also excited to play alongside former RCB captain Virat Kohli in IPL 2025. Sharma, who spent three years in PBKS, served as vice-captain under the leadership of this team. Sam Curran He led the team in IPL 2024 and even once.
The Vidarbha wicketkeeper and captain has played 40 games so far and has scored 730 runs at a strike rate of 151.13 in the IPL. The keeper has also taken 25 catches in the IPL so far and affected 4 stumps.
Jitesh Sharma promises entertainment for loyal RCB fans in IPL 2025
Talking 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 to God and grateful to RCB for showing faith in him. excited to play for them.
He also considers Royal Challengers Bangalore “the perfect team for him” as he is excited to play in front of the fans, play freely and express himself in the next IPL 2025, promising one of them “fun and performance”. Best fan bases of IPL.
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Jitesh Sharma was quoted by the Times of India as saying, “I am very excited to play in front of the fans as I am currently in Vizag and I can see the devotion and craziness of the fans towards RCB. When he went to bat, the fans chanted “RCB, RCB, RCB!” I see him shouting. I feel their passion, madness and loyalty towards RCB. It’s going to be fun and I’m excited and excited to play in front of them.”
Will be great to play under Virat Kohli: Jitesh Sharma
The 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman is excited to play under Virat Kohli for RCB and hails the iconic striker’s energy and drive, which he believes will motivate him to raise his game. The right-hander is also looking 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’d love to play under him because he’s so energetic and enthusiastic – it can push my limits. A person who is always in the game can inspire me to take my game further. I think I will try to learn from Kohli’s consistency and how he has kept himself fit and motivated all these years.”
