Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma made a huge explanation about his interactions with Virat Kohli during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Sharma stated that he always held respect for Kohli’s status and that their conversations were limited to cricket-related discussions.
The Royal Challengers signed Jitesh Sharma for £ 11 on the mega auction after bridging the Punjab kings, who had tried to keep him with the map of the right to match. He justified the price tag by excel in the role of the Finisher and delivering various crucial cameies to help the Bengaluru team secure the title.
Lere Liye Unse Baat Karna Hi Badi Baat Hai – Jitesh Sharma on Virat Kohli
Jitesh Sharma admitted that he loved Virat Kohli while playing for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He stated that even a short conversation with Kohli was considerable and those discussions remained useful.
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“I come from a small town, where you give a lot of respect to your seniors. You don’t penetrate their personal space,” Jitesh Sharma told The Times of India.
“Mere Liye Unse Baat Karni Hello Badi Baat Hai. He is a big problem.
“I always talked to him about cricket. I kept my distance out of respect. I just wanted a meaningful conversation with him,” he added.
Jitesh Sharma and Virat Kohli worked together in the RCB leadership group
Jitesh Sharma and Virat Kohli worked closely together as part of the RCB leadership group. Vidarbha’s Wicketkeeper served as a vice-captain, while Kohli’s experience made him a key figure in the core setup.
Jitesh emerged as one of the striking RCB players in the 2025 season and scored 261 points in 11 innings with an average of 37.28 and a sizzling success rate of 176.35. He delivered his best impact performance when he was the stand-in captain.
The right-handed batter hit an unbeaten 85 out of 33 balls against Luckknow Super Giants in a high score chase and saved the side of 123/4 to secure a top-two finish. He closed his campaign with a vital 24-run cameo of only 10 deliveries in the final against the Punjab Kings.
Jitesh was recently recalled on the national side after impressive trips in IPL 2024. He will be with Team India for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (VAE).
Virat Kohli ended as the leading Run scorer of RCB in IPL 2025
Virat Kohli finished as RCB’s highest runter with 657 runs in 15 innings with an average of 54.75 and a success rate of 144.71, including eight half centures. RCB then went off their first IPL trophy for men by beating Punjab Kings in the final.
In particular, Kohli now only plays for India in ODIs. He withdrew from T20i’s after the World Cup victory of India in 2024 and from tests in May 2025. The next 50-comment by India is an ODI series of three games in Australia, from 19 October in Perth.
The experienced seizure has already started preparations, training at Lord’s in London, where he was also seen with fans.
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