NEW DELHI: The CSK-RCB rivalry in the Indian Premier League has long been one of the most exciting contests. Fans of both franchises have witnessed thrilling matches and social media banter that keeps the rivalry alive beyond the stadiums.

During IPL 2025, a light-hearted incident involving RCB’s young star Jitesh Sharma became a talking point on social media. Speaking exclusively to Sports Yaari, Jitesh clarified what actually happened and shared his side of the story.

The viral 'Dosa Idli Sambhar Chutney' moment

In previous season, a video of Jitesh at Chennai airport went viral. In the clip, he mentions “Dosa Idli Sambhar Chutney,” which drew reactions from CSK fans online.

Jitesh explained the context: “No offense, but that day it happened. I was at the airport and our media team was asking everyone what comes first when you land in Chennai. I said coconut water. They said everyone had already given an answer, so then I said from my mouth Dosa Idli because it is something South India is very good at.”

He added that it was all in good fun: “Then there was a boy nearby who said reels are trending a lot, say Dosa Idli Sambhar Chutney Chutney. I said okay and laughed. Then I went to bat, I got out, and the DJ played that song. Then it was okay. What is there to make a fuss about?”

Jitesh Sharma on CSK-RCB rivalry

On being asked about the bigger CSK-RCB rivalry, Jitesh offered a mature perspective. “This is actually my first year with RCB, so I won’t be able to say much about the opponents because I played with Punjab Kings and I’m friends with everyone there. There are no hard feelings with anyone. After joining RCB, I realised the kind of expectations the fan base has, and rightly so, because of the quality of cricketers RCB has.”

He added insight on the thrill of competition: “In sports, it’s fun when there’s a rivalry between two teams. That’s when players get recognised and so does the franchise. Right now, CSK is going through a transitional phase. But RCB’s management has done really well with the bunch of cricketers they’ve brought in.”