Bengaluru, April 24 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru first-choice wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma opened up about the bond he shared with the team mentor and franchise icon Dinesh Karthik and the influence he has had on his game.

During last year's mega auction, RCB shelled out a substantial amount to acquire Jitest for the 18th edition of the cash-rich league. With a price tag of Rs 11 crore, Jitesh has embraced the role of finisher and emerged as a fundamental figure in the franchise's middle order.

The hidden reason behind Jitesh settling into the squad and expressing himself freely is the relationship he shares with Karthik. With Karthik being a former wicketkeeper-batter and playing a similar role to Jitesh, the task of communicati...