RCB Star Who Played With Punjab Kings ROASTS Former Franchise For Not Winning IPL Title In 19 Years

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) begins on March 28, 2026 (Saturday). The first match of the tournament will feature defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. One of the key players in the RCB franchise, who will be crucial in their title defence is their wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma.

Before joining RCB in 2025, Jitesh played for Punjab Kings from 2022 to 2024. Now, before the start of the IPL 2026, Jitesh has taken a dig at his former franchise.,Jitesh Sharma appeared on the latest podcast of Ranveer Allahbadia. The host asked the wicketkeeper batter that now only Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants are the only teams to have never won the IPL trophy, after RCB ended their drought last year.,“Abhi bas Punjab, Delhi, LSG, yeh teen team bachi hain (Now just Punjab, Delhi, LSG are left to win)," Ranveer asked Jitesh.,To this Jitesh quietly retorted, “Bachi rahengi (They will stay left out).”

This was a subtle dig from RCB towards all three franchises who have not won the trophy till now, including his former team Punjab Kings.

However, he quickly retorted saying that he meant that it will be because RCB will hold on to their title this time too.,Jitesh Sharma's Performance In IPL 2025,Jitesh Sharma played the role of a finisher to perfection for RCB in IPL 2025, and was one of the main players in the side's maiden title winning campaign last year.,Jitesh Sharma slammed 261 runs at a strike rate of 176 in the season. Inthe final, he scored a quickfire 24 from 10 deliveries, that pushed the first innings total of RCB to 190, something that opponents Punjab Kings could not defends,Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Sports, Cricket and around the world.