Kevin Pietersen Hails Abhishek Sharma as a T20 Player
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen termed Abhishek Sharma as a complete and confident opener in T20 cricket. Pietersen took to social media and termed Abhishek as "a perfect opener in T20s", calling him both brave and skilled. He said that Abhishek's success is no surprise, given his talent and consistency.
Yuvraj Singh on Abhishek Sharma
- The mentor of Abhishek, Yuvraj Singh, has narrated an interesting tale about his attachment with cricket bats. "You can take away anything from Abhishek Sharma but not his bat. He will fight for it and would also cry if needed," Yuvraj joked, stating Abhishek never shares his bat with anyone, not even his close friends.
- He added, “He might have ten bats, but he says only two are his real ones. He takes my bats often but never gives me his.”
- Abhishek was present when Yuvraj shared this and laughed at the remarks.
Yuvraj Singh's Role in Abhishek Sharma Growth
Much of the development phase of Abhishek Sharma has been under the guidance of Yuvraj Singh, who has trained Abhishek personally to improve his batting skills. This mentor-student relationship is very important and has played a vital role in Abhishek's rise in Indian cricket.
Outstanding Performance in the T20 Series of Australia
Abhishek Sharma was a revelation in the T20 series in Australia, scoring 163 runs in five matches and emerging as the Player of the Series. He shared a record opening partnership of 188 runs with Shubman Gill against Australia in Australia, bettering the 187-run partnership by Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs of South Africa earlier this year. Career Milestone Achieved at the Gabba In the fifth T20I at the Gabba, Abhishek Sharma went past 1,000 career runs in T20 internationals. Reaching this mark in 528 balls showed that Abhishek can amass runs at a quick and consistent rate.
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