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Yuvraj Singh Impressed By Abhishek Sharma’s Match-Winning Knock Against England
By CricShots - Jan 23, 2025 6:15 pm
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On Wednesday night, rising India star Abhishek Sharma delivered a scintillating performance with the bat to secure a commanding victory for his team against England in the first T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Abhishek’s explosive 34-ball 79, studded with five fours and eight sixes, powered India to a seven-wicket win and a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma

The 24-year-old showcased remarkable form, dominating the England bowlers with his aggressive stroke play. His mentor, Yuvraj Singh, took to social media to praise Abhishek’s knock, expressing his delight over the youngster’s ability to hit boundaries straight past the bowler.

“Good start to the series, boys! Great tone set by our bowlers and well played, sir! @IamAbhiSharma4 top knock!! I’m impressed you hit 2 boundaries down the ground as well,” Yuvraj posted on X.

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Abhishek’s recent performances highlight his potential as a T20 powerhouse. In 12 innings, he has amassed 335 runs at a blistering strike rate of 183.06, including a century and two half-centuries. He credits his captain, Suryakumar Yadav, and coach, Gautam Gambhir, for their unwavering belief in his abilities, which has allowed him to play with freedom.

“Obviously, as a batsman, it comes to your mind when 3-4-5 innings don’t go well, but the coach and captain managed all the players. Even though I didn’t do well, they told me, ‘We know you’re going to win games for us. Just go and express yourself,’” Abhishek said in the post-match presentation.

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He added, “When Surya paaji or Gautam paaji tell you to play your natural game and assure you of their backing, it boosts your confidence. Knowing the team has so much faith in me inspires me to keep going.”

Abhishek’s stellar knock and his ability to deliver under pressure underline his importance to the team, making him a player to watch as the series progresses.