Jitesh Sharma has moved quickly to clarify his much-discussed “unprofessional” remark about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting his comments were taken out of context during IPL 2026. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter explained that his statement was never meant as criticism, but rather a light-hearted reference to Sooryavanshi’s age and personality off the field. The original comment, […]

Jitesh Sharma has found himself at the centre of social media chatter during IPL 2026, not just for his performances but also for a comment that has come back to haunt him. The wicketkeeper-batter, who featured in a past podcast with AB de Villiers, had made a bold statement about wanting opportunities in pressure situations—something […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma recently faced criticisms after referring to Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as “unprofessional”. The comment came from the fact that Sooryavanshi is a 15-year-old who enjoys eating ice cream, watching cartoons, and engaging in typical teenage activities as well. While the comment caused a controversy on […]

Former India player Wasim Jaffer commented on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Jitesh Sharma after their IPL 2026 match against the Delhi Capitals (DC). The defending champions crushed DC by nine wickets on Monday, April 27 as well. Bowling first, they bowled Delhi out for just 75. Josh Hazlewood claimed four wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued to showcase their all-round brilliance in IPL 2026, with their fielding once again stealing the spotlight at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma produced a moment of magic behind the stumps, pulling off a sensational diving catch to dismiss the in-form Sameer Rizvi and hand Bhuvneshwar Kumar his third […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) endured a bizarre moment in their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, as Krunal Pandya was run out in dramatic fashion following a costly mix-up with Jitesh Sharma. The incident unfolded during the final over when Lungi Ngidi delivered a short ball down the leg side. […]

Rasikh Salam’s match-winning spell against Lucknow Super Giants drew plenty of attention, but Jitesh Sharma was quick to push back against the idea that the pacer had suddenly arrived. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter said Rasikh has always had the ability, and that the real difference now is how well he understands when and how […]

The high-voltage IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium continued to tilt heavily in favour of the hosts as another crucial wicket fell in the chase. Shivam Dube became the latest batter to depart, thanks to a sharp piece of glovework from Jitesh Sharma behind the […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vice-captain Jitesh Sharma has opened up about one of the most emotionally testing phases of his life, crediting Dinesh Karthik for helping him navigate personal grief and regain focus on cricket. The wicketkeeper-batter revealed how stepping away from the game after his father’s demise earlier this year allowed him to heal […]

Jitesh Sharma has opened up about the support he received after being left out of India’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, revealing that Hardik Pandya was the first to reach out to him during a difficult phase. Despite being in contention as a backup wicketkeeper-batter, Jitesh missed out as selectors backed Sanju […]