India, Sept. 2 -- India wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma opened up on his relationship with Virat Kohli, alongside whom he shared the dressing room in the IPL last season at Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Jitesh joined RCB last season and played a pivotal role in helping Kohli achieve his ultimate dream of winning the IPL title. His incredible show in the IPL 2025 helped him earn a spot back in India's T20I team for the Asia Cup 2025.

Jitesh, RCB's designated finisher in IPL 2025, amassed 261 runs at an impressive strike rate of 176.35. He delivered a crucial cameo in the final, scoring 24 runs off 10 balls, a knock that swung the momentum in RCB's favour.

Jitesh spoke about his respect for Virat Kohli, sharing that coming from a small t...