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IPL Winner Jitesh Sharma Moves to Baroda From Vidarbha

INDIA, JUL 16 – Jitesh Sharma left Vidarbha after 11 years due to limited first-class chances and joins Baroda to seek more playtime and boost his India selection prospects.

  • Jitesh Sharma, a 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, has transferred from Vidarbha to Baroda for the domestic cricket season starting in 2025-26.
  • Jitesh's move followed a period of limited playing time in red-ball cricket, as he did not feature in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season due to being backup to Vidarbha's first-choice keeper.
  • He played a crucial role as a finisher for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025, delivering an undefeated 85-run innings against Lucknow Super Giants that was instrumental in securing RCB's spot in the top two and clinching their maiden IPL championship.
  • Jitesh played nine T20 internationals for India, scoring 100 runs at a strike rate of 147, and was acquired by RCB for Rs. 11 crore at the 2024 mega auction via the Right to Match card.
  • The transfer to Baroda, where he reunites with former RCB teammate and captain Krunal Pandya, aims to revive Jitesh's red-ball career and reflects a move long in the making.
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ESPN Cricinfo broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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