A light-hearted moment at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) camp has gone viral, as Jitesh Sharma's hilarious and respectful reaction to a playful request from teammate Liam Livingstone drew widespread attention and admiration.
The occasion was the joint birthday celebration of RCB batter Rajat Patidar and the team’s mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik, held on June 1. The atmosphere was cheerful, filled with laughter, cake, and classic team banter. Amid the celebration, English all-rounder Liam Livingstone playfully suggested that Jitesh Sharma smear some cake on none other than Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli’s face.
With folded hands and a sheepish smile, Jitesh pleaded jokingly but with genuine reverence that putting cake on Kohli’s face was a line he wouldn’t cross. The moment was captured on camera and quickly made the rounds on social media, winning the hearts of fans. The interaction perfectly showcased Jitesh's respect for Kohli, a senior figure and legend of Indian cricket, while also adding a humorous twist to the birthday celebrations.
The celebration continued with cake cutting, cheers, and team bonding, but Jitesh Sharma’s moment of folded-hands diplomacy will likely be remembered as the highlight of the evening.
