In a heart touching story, IPL 2026 before, Jitesh Sharma shared that punjab kings co-owner of Preity Zinta approached him with genuine warmth, even after he left the franchise. RCB The wicketkeeper-batsman told that Preeti made a personal phone call to him 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 bond with Preity Zinta clearly remains strong.
Jitesh Sharma shares heart touching incident related to Preity Zinta
Speaking on Ranveer Allahabadia’s podcast, Jitesh described the emotional moment. After the auction, Preeti called him and said, “I’m so sorry I couldn’t bring you to the auction.” Jitesh also told that she considers him like her younger brother and has always been supportive.
Jitesh also shared that he and Preeti both are from Himachal Pradesh and would often talk for hours about life, apart from cricket. This small gesture reflects the personal relationships that often develop in the IPL between players and franchise owners. While the league is highly competitive and commercial, moments like these highlight the human aspect of cricket.
Jitesh’s journey from PBKS to RCB success
Jitesh’s journey with Punjab Kings was full of ups and downs. He started as a backup keeper, gradually gained more opportunities, and even captained the team for a while. However, his transfer to RCB brought out the best in him. His finishing and sharp glove work were instrumental in RCB lifting their first IPL trophy.
Even after the transfer and winning the title, Preeti’s phone call shows her respect and affection towards Jitesh. Jitesh expressed his gratitude while sharing the story and clarified that there is no ill feeling between them.
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