Wicketkeeper-batsman who won Royal Challengers Bangalore's historic first IPL title Jitesh Sharma Recently shared a message for RCB fans ahead of IPL 2026. After ending an 18-year wait for silverware last year, Jitesh has urged supporters of the franchise to keep an eye out for a record-breaking campaign in the upcoming season.
Jitesh's special message for fans comes after RCB retained him for IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batsman had an important contribution in that success. Bought by RCB for Rs 11 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, he justified the faith shown in him with impressive performances in the middle order. Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, he shared a heartfelt and confident message for RCB fans.
“Yes, let's create a record of winning 16 consecutive games,” he said in an exclusive chat with CricTracker.
Everyone was expressing their feelings after the victory: Jitesh Sharma
Meanwhile, the right-handed batsman also recalled the night after RCB's IPL 2025 title win after defeating Punjab Kings in the summit clash and revealed the feelings inside the dressing room.
He said, “Some were crying, some were happy and shouting and everyone was expressing their emotions because we won after 18 years. It was an indescribable feeling, really special.”
In IPL 2025, Jitesh scored 261 runs in 11 innings in 15 matches at a strike rate of 176.35. His ability to finish games under pressure added a new depth to RCB's batting line-up and was instrumental in their championship run. His performances earned him a recall to India's T20I setup and selection for the Asia Cup 2025, followed by series against Australia and South Africa.
However, the cricketer suffered a major setback after he was dropped from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad. The decision came as a shock, especially as he featured in seven consecutive T20Is and served as India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman in the South Africa series. Jitesh admits that he is heartbroken.
He concluded, “It was heartbreaking, because I worked very hard to play in the ICC T20 World Cup. But it's destiny, I can't deny it. At that time, I was numb and couldn't understand anything. Spending time with my family and talking to Dinesh Karthik helped me move forward.”
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