One of the highest paid players of IPL 2025 auction Jitesh Sharmashared his excitement to join the most prestigious Indian Premier League franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore. The keeper batsman shared his eagerness to play with the global icon Virat Kohli and how this huge offer motivates him to give his best for RCB
Jitesh Sharma is excited to join Royal Challengers
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured the service of Jitesh Sharma for a whopping INR 11 crore. The batting Wicket-keeper became the most sought-after player in the incredible auctions. Despite being chased by several franchises, including 5-time champions Chennai Super Kings, RCB are outclassing others. This marks Jitesh as one of the highest paid players in the auction.
Reflecting on his feelings, Jitesh mentioned that he was not expecting a high bid and was just hoping for an opportunity to play freely. “I didn’t expect anything from the auction, I just hoped and prayed that I would get into a good team where I could play freely and express myself,” he shared. With multiple offers in hand, Jitesh’s journey culminated in a thrilling conclusion when RCB increased their bid from Rs 7 crore to Rs 11 crore after Punjab Kings exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card.
Jitesh reflected on his feelings and mentioned that he did not expect such a high bid as he was only hoping for a chance to play freely “I did not expect anything from the auction. I was just hoping and praying that I would get into a good team where I could play freely and express myself. I am incredibly grateful and thankful to God that I went to RCB – they are the perfect team for me.”
The impact of playing with Virat Kohli
For Jitesh, joining a team with a legendary figure like Virat Kohli is an exciting opportunity. The 31-year-old expressed his willingness to learn from Kohli’s consistency, fitness and approach to the game. “It will be great to play under Virat Kohli. He is so energetic and enthusiastic, which will push my limits,” Jitesh said. As a young player, he is inspired by Kohli’s leadership and his constant involvement in the game, aiming to improve his game further.
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Jitesh Sharma is excited to play with a legendary figure like Virat Kohli. The 31-year-old expressed his willingness to learn from Kohli’s consistency, fitness and approach to the game. “It will be great to play under Virat Kohli. I would love to play under Virat Kohli because he is so energetic and enthusiastic – he can push my limits. A person who is always involved in the game can inspire me to push the game further. my game. I think I will try to learn from Kohli’s consistency and how he has stayed fit and motivated all these years,” the 31-year-old expressed
Handling the pressure of a high price
Despite being bought at a significant price, Jitesh Sharma remains unfazed by the pressure that usually accompanies such a big deal. He has won the honor of the press. He shared with TOI that the high honor motivates him to perform and prove RCB’s faith in him. “Whatever price is on my head, it doesn’t matter to me. I just want to play cricket, that’s it. It doesn’t add any pressure, it gives me challenge and thrill. It has given me confidence more than pressure, knowing that I am worth ₹11 crore The fact that RCB has shown faith in me makes me play with confidence and enthusiasm,” he said.
“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 madness of the fans towards RCB. When I go to bat, I see fans chanting, ‘RCB, RCB, RCB !’ I can feel their excitement, madness and belief in RCB, it will be fun and I am very excited and excited to play in front of them,” the Maharashtra-born added.
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