“Brian Lara Talks With Him Every day”: Abhishek Sharma’s Father Reveals Secret Behind Son’s Rise

At any time when the title Abhishek Sharma is mentioned in Indian cricket, former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh additionally turns into part of the chatter. Nevertheless, Yuvraj is not the one former cricketer who has performed a key function in Abhishek’s improvement as a batter. The opening batter’s father, Raj Kumar Sharma, made a heads-turning revelation as he claimed that the India star talks to West Indies legend Brian Lara each single day and has conversations about his batting. Lara and Abhishek first received the chance to work with one another throughout their time at Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Abhishek is blessed to have been coached and mentored by a few of the greatest names in world cricket. Be it Yuvraj, Lara, VVS Laxman, and even Rahul Dravid, a number of well-known cricketers have shared their knowledge with the southpaw, who appears to be reaping the advantages now.

“Abhishek is a really fortunate man. He has met many huge gamers who’ve shared their experiences with him. Rahul Dravid sir met him throughout his early days. VVS Laxman then labored on him through the IPL. Brian Lara noticed him and was shocked, saying, ‘Abhishek has immense expertise’. Brian Lara talks with him every day. He at all times tells him tips on how to construct lengthy innings and tips on how to go about enjoying in numerous situations. Brian Lara has at all times advised him that he shall be there for him at any time when he wants some assist,” revealed Abhishek’s father in a chat with Hindustan Occasions.

“He was keen on cricket for the reason that very starting. He at all times preferred hitting sixes. Once I educated him, he was simply targeted on hitting fours and sixes. When he was enjoying U14, I knew he had actual expertise. In U14, he scored three centuries. Then, in U16, he scored the very best runs in India, about 1200 runs, and he took 57 wickets. He was awarded by the BCCI through the Naman Awards as nicely,” he added.

Abhishek famously hit a 37-ball century towards England within the fifth and remaining T20I of the collection. He has since been backed to even break into different codecs of the nationwide group.