Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma recently showered praise on his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate Romario Shepherd ahead of IPL 2025. The team is gearing up for their season opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 22.
RCB shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing highlights from their practice session, where Romario could be seen playing a powerful shot. Sitting outside, Jitesh couldn't help but compliment his teammate, saying, 'Insaan ke Sharir mein Rhino ki Power' (His body has the power of a rhino."
Romario, in turn, embraced the comparison, describing himself as the "rhino" of the team due to his aggressive playing style and natural strength. "I have an attacking nature and a lot of strength, so I guess I am the rhino in the team," he said.
Accordin gto reports the practice match was an exciting affair, with the squad divided into two teams one led by Rajat Patidar and the other by Jitesh Sharma. Both teams managed to score over 200 runs, making it a high-scoring and entertaining contest. Devdutt Padikkal scored an impressive 82 runs off just 48 balls during an intra-squad practice match at the RCB camp.
Devdutt Paddikal steals the show as RCB prepare for
In IPL 2024, RCB staged a remarkable turnaround by winning six consecutive matches to secure a playoff spot. Despite not making best of the starts in the initial part of the tournament, RCB staged strong comeback to finish the league stage in the top four. However their incredible journey was ended in the playoffs, but their performance was phenomenal. Now, with a well-balanced squad in both batting and bowling and a new captain, RCB aims to break their title drought in IPL 2025.
