India, March 26 -- Jitesh Sharma has built his name the hard way in the Indian Premier League, and those performances eventually opened the doors to the Indian team in recent times. Unlike many who break through early, he found recognition later than most. That slow rise, though, has worked in his favour. Jitesh has grown into a dependable finisher, especially for RCB, where his calm approach under pressure stood out. During their title-winning campaign last season, he chipped in with a few crucial knocks, showing both maturity and the ability to close out tight games when it mattered most.

Meanwhile, it was at Punjab Kings that he first grabbed attention. He spent three seasons with the franchise and even served as vice-captain in his f...