IPL 2025: 3 Players RCB could have targeted over Jitesh Sharma at mega auction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed Jitesh Sharma for INR 11 crore.
1. Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma had a better season in 2024 in comparison with Jitesh. The 26-year-old wreaked havoc in the middle order, scoring 189 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of 167.25. He was heavily impactful and was one of the biggest reasons behind the Punjab Kings’ rise in ranking in the last edition. Despite so PBKS didn’t retain Ashutosh and Delhi Capitals used the opportunity to sign the player for INR 3.80 crore.
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If the goal was to sign a pinch-hitter, Ashutosh could have been a better option as the player would have saved RCB plenty of money. There are other foreign options as well but RCB decided against it and showed immense faith in Jitesh by signing him for a hefty sum.
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