Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/10/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Amravati, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Jitesh Sharma
09/06/2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL championship in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in the final in Ahmedabad. Jitesh Sharma played a vital role in the campaign, scoring 261 runs across 11 innings with an average of 37.28 and contributing a crucial 24 off 10 balls in the final match.
01/06/2025
Jitesh Sharma was reported to be moving from Vidarbha to Baroda ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. The move was covered by major cricket outlets and was linked to his close association with Baroda captain Krunal Pandya, his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate during RCB's title-winning IPL 2025 campaign.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Jitesh Mohan Sharma |
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| Nickname | Jittu |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-batter |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Golden Kids English High School |
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| Graduation | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Mohan Sharma |
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| Mother | Ashima Sharma |
| Siblings | Nitesh Sharma |
Career
| International Debut | T20I - 3 October 2023 against Nepal |
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| Domestic/State Team |
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| Coach/Mentor | No personal coach |
| IPL Debut | 2022 |
| Notable Achievements |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jitesh Sharma is a talented Indian wicketkeeper representing Vidarbha in domestic cricket. | |
| 2. He earned a spot in the Indian T20 International squad for the T20 series against Sri Lanka in January 2023. | |
| 3. Jitesh stepped in for Sanju Samson who was injured during the first match of the series. | |
| 4. Raised in Amravati, Maharashtra, Jitesh hails from a middle-class background. | |
| 5. Initially, he joined his school's cricket team to gain extra marks in army tests. | |
| 6. Jitesh made his List A debut during the 2013-14 Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Rajasthan. | |
| 7. His impressive performances for Vidarbha led to him being noticed by the IPL team Mumbai Indians in 2016. | |
| 8. Although not playing, Jitesh was part of the Mumbai Indians' IPL season 10 victory in 2017. | |
| 9. In February 2022, Punjab Kings signed Jitesh for the IPL. | |
| 10. During his free time, Jitesh enjoys traveling, engaging in adventure sports, and playing golf. | |
| 11. A big admirer of Rohit Sharma's batting, Jitesh considers AB de Villiers as his idol. | |
| 12. Jitesh visualized winning the IPL trophy with Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik before the 2025 season began, and this dream materialized when RCB won their first IPL championship. | |
| 13. He scored a crucial 24 off 10 balls in the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings, playing a decisive role in RCB's victory. |