Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh brought his trademark humour to social media by taking a playful swipe at his protégé, Abhishek Sharma, who is currently enjoying a sensational run in T20I cricket. Yuvraj’s light-hearted banter followed Abhishek’s stylish Instagram post, once again showing that the bond between mentor and student goes well beyond the cricket field.
Abhishek posted a series of pictures dressed in an all-black outfit, captioned simply, “Just me.” While fans flooded the comments section with praise, it was Yuvraj’s cheeky remark that stole the spotlight. The former World Cup winner jokingly reminded Abhishek not to praise himself, a comment that quickly went viral and perfectly summed up their fun mentor-mentee dynamic.
The exchange comes at a time when Abhishek Sharma is in red-hot form for India. The left-handed opener recently produced a breathtaking knock in the third T20I against New Zealand at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Abhishek smashed a 14-ball half-century, registering the second-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian, just two balls short of Yuvraj Singh’s iconic 12-ball record from the 2007 T20 World Cup.
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Abhishek’s explosive innings set the tone for a dominant Indian performance. Chasing 154, India wrapped up the contest in just 10 overs, securing an emphatic eight-wicket win and an unassailable 3–0 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek remained unbeaten on 68 off only 20 deliveries, hammering five sixes and seven boundaries in a display of fearless power-hitting.
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Yuvraj later took the banter to X, congratulating Abhishek while keeping the competitive edge alive. “Still can’t get a 50 off 12 balls, can you? Well played — keep going strong!” he wrote, blending pride with playful provocation.
Yuvraj’s legendary 12-ball fifty against England, which featured six sixes off Stuart Broad, remains one of the most iconic moments in T20 history. For Abhishek, chasing that benchmark has become a recurring storyline, and one his mentor clearly enjoys revisiting.
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Beyond the banter, Abhishek’s rise highlights India’s growing batting depth ahead of major tournaments. The opener has now amassed 859 runs in 21 T20Is at a staggering strike rate of 193.46, including a century and five fifties last year alone. He will next be in action in the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Vizag on January 28, with confidence high and his mentor watching closely.
