Is Yuvraj Singh back playing T20 cricket for India? No! It was Abhishek Sharma, another powerful southpaw from Punjab, who reminded us of Yuvraj Singh. With a breezy 135-run knock against England, Abhishek Sharma showed the world that he belongs at the international level. This knock against a quality England bowling attack, where 2 seamers were clocking at 150 km/h and one crafty leg-spinner in Adil Rashid.
In the 54 balls that Abhishek Sharma played, he hit 13 sixes and seven fours, showing that he is here to rule the international stage for a long time.
The Rise of Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma, the 24-year-old batter, has been performing well in the domestic circuit and IPL cricket for quite some time now. While there was no doubt that this batter was talented, it was his consistency that raised a few question marks.
Abhishek Sharma made a name for himself after an extremely impactful IPL 2024 season, where he scored 484 runs at a destructive 204.22 strike rate. His batting exploits ensured that Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the 2024 IPL final. Abhishek Sharma had a dream 2024 IPL season, hitting the most sixes for the season.
What’s Next for Abhishek Sharma?
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive and fearless batting approach earned him a place in the Indian T20 team. He has already made a massive impact as an opener, scoring two centuries. His 193.84 strike rate and 33.44 average show how he can take down any bowling attack effortlessly.
The next target for Abhishek Sharma will be to make it to India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will take place in India.
Yuvraj Singh’s Role in Shaping Abhishek Sharma as a Cricketer
Yuvraj Singh, India’s former cricketer, has played a huge role in shaping Abhishek Sharma as a player and as a person. He spotted the talent in Abhishek Sharma and trained him on power-hitting techniques and how to build an innings. People have already started comparing the mentee with the mentor, but if Abhishek Sharma has to reach the same heights as Yuvraj Singh, he will have to bring glory for the country, just like his mentor did.
Yuvraj Singh congratulated Abhishek Sharma for scoring a magnificent century against England:
Well played @IamAbhiSharma4! That's where I want to see you! 🔥 Proud of you 👊🏻💯#IndVSEng
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 2, 2025
Concluding Thoughts
Abhishek Sharma has cemented his place in the Indian T20 team with some exceptional performances. The blistering starts that he gives, provides a solid platform for the batters to follow. Indian cricket fans will hope that Abhishek Sharma’s form continues so that India can defend the T20 World Cup title in 2026.