During the off-season, Sharma collaborated closely with the current RCB batting coach, Karthik, who retired after the previous season. Speaking ahead of RCB’s home fixture against Delhi Capitals, Sharma discussed how Karthik had been instrumental in transforming his approach to the game. Post navigation RCB vs DC: Team prediction, pitch report, Bengaluru weather update Banned from IPL, Brook: ‘franchise cricket can take a step back’