Virat Kohli, one of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) most iconic players, has expressed a keen interest in getting to know the raw and unfiltered side of his teammate, Jitesh Sharma. While Sharma has achieved remarkable success in his career—making his India debut and fetching ₹11 crore in the IPL 2024 mega-auction—there’s one aspect of him that Kohli is still waiting to discover: his true self.
During a recent interaction, Kohli opened up about his desire to see the “fun and mischievous” side of Sharma, who has yet to “open up” to him. Kohli mentioned that while most of his younger teammates have revealed their true personalities, Sharma remains a bit of a mystery. “One guy who is really funny but hasn’t opened up with me is Jitesh. I would really want to see that fun, raw side of him,” Kohli said. “I can see it in his eyes that he has got that mischief about him. He is very street-smart – you can see that on the field. He finds different ways of looking at things. So I would like to get to know him more.”
Jitesh Sharma’s Quiet IPL 2025 Performance
Despite Kohli’s admiration for Sharma, the wicketkeeper-batter’s performance in IPL 2025 has been relatively quiet. Jitesh has scored just 121 runs from seven innings, with a best score of 40* against Mumbai Indians. However, this lack of runs hasn’t raised alarm bells at RCB, who continue to back their player, knowing the potential he has to offer.
Virat Kohli in Red-Hot Form
While Jitesh Sharma’s bat has been silent, Kohli’s form has been exceptional. The two-time Orange Cap winner, who claimed the accolade in 2016 and 2024, is currently in third place for runs scored in IPL 2025. With 443 runs at an average of 63, Kohli has been instrumental in RCB’s strong showing this season. His consistent performances have helped RCB secure 14 points from 10 games, placing them second on the points table—just behind Mumbai Indians due to a lower net run rate.
Kohli’s red-hot form has been a key driver in RCB’s success, and if he continues this way, RCB might finally end their wait for an elusive IPL trophy. Despite a few years of heartbreaks, including a final loss in 2016, RCB’s consistent showings in IPL 2025 have made them one of the favorites this season.
The Road Ahead for RCB
With only a few matches left in IPL 2025, RCB’s hopes of clinching their first-ever IPL title are looking brighter than ever. If Kohli continues his strong run, combined with a solid team effort, RCB might break their long-standing title drought. The team, despite a couple of batting collapses, has looked more balanced and competitive than in previous seasons.
As for Jitesh Sharma, his journey at RCB is far from over, and with Kohli’s backing and a chance to express his true self, he could still play a pivotal role in the latter part of the season.
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