Further in a heart touching story ipl 2026, Jitesh Sharma how shared punjab kings co owner Preity Zinta Even after he left the franchise, he reached out to him with genuine warmth. rcb The wicketkeeper-batsman revealed that Preity made a personal call to apologize as she could not bring him back to the auction.
Jitesh, who played for Punjab Kings from 2022 to 2025, moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the 2025 season and played a key role in their title-winning campaign. Despite his success with RCB, his relationship with Preity Zinta clearly remains strong.
Jitesh Sharma shares heartbreaking incident related to Preity Zinta
Speaking on Ranveer Allahabadia’s podcast, Jitesh spoke about the emotional moment. After the auction Preeti called him and said, “I’m so sorry, I couldn’t buy you at the auction.” Jitesh said that she treats him like her younger brother and has always supported him.
Jitesh also revealed that he and Preeti both hail from Himachal Pradesh and would often talk for hours about life beyond cricket. This small gesture reflects the personal relationships that often develop between players and franchise owners in the IPL. While the league is highly competitive and business-driven, moments like these highlight the human side of cricket.
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Jitesh’s journey from PBKS to RCB’s success
Jitesh’s journey with Punjab Kings was full of ups and downs. He started as a backup keeper, gradually earning more opportunities and even captaining the team for a while. However, his move to RCB brought out his best performances. His finishing and sharp glove work played a vital role in helping RCB lift their first IPL trophy.
Even after this move and winning the title, Preeti’s call shows the respect and affection she has for Jitesh. Jitesh himself seemed grateful while sharing the story and clarified that there were no hard feelings.
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