India opener Abhishek Sharma‘s second T20I in opposition to Zimbabwe turned extra particular after former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulated him for his maiden ton for the nation within the shortest format of cricket. After enduring a nightmarish begin to his T20I profession, Abhishek confirmed his true colors with the bat. From scoring a four-ball duck in his debut sport, the 23-year-old teenager bounced again and scored a quick-fire hundred within the second T20I. He went berserk proper from the get-go and opened his account with a towering most over deep backward sq. leg. His 47-ball century was laced with seven fours and a whopping eight maximums.
Taking to social media, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who’s the mentor of Abhishek, hailed the teenager, however urged him to not get complacent after only one huge knock.
“Rome wasn’t inbuilt a day! Congratulations @IamAbhiSharma4 on the journey to your first Worldwide 100! Many extra to return,” Yuvraj captioned a submit, highlighting Abhishek’s journey.
Rome wasn’t inbuilt a day!
Congratulations @IamAbhiSharma4 on the journey to your first Worldwide 100! Many extra to return#AbhishekSharma #INDvsZIM pic.twitter.com/7qfZJTiqOd
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 8, 2024
BCCI had additionally shared a video of Abhishek talking with Yuvraj on a video name. The previous all-rounder who has labored with Abhishek is happy with the teenager and believes many extra a whole bunch will come from the southpaw’s bat.
“I am very proud. Properly performed. You deserve it. Many extra to return. That is simply the beginning,” Yuvraj advised Abhishek on a video name.
Two extraordinarily particular cellphone calls, one memorable bat-story & a primary in worldwide cricket!
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A Hundred Particular, ft. Abhishek Sharma – By @ameyatilak
WATCH #TeamIndia | #ZIMvIND | @IamAbhiSharma4 pic.twitter.com/0tfBXgfru9
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 8, 2024
Whereas speaking concerning the particular second, Abhishek thanked Yuvraj for the efforts that he put in on and off the sphere to assist him develop as a participant.
“That was, once more, a really particular second. I talked to him yesterday. I do not know why, however he was very comfortable once I obtained out on zero. He was like, that is begin. However I believe he should be very proud right this moment as effectively. Similar to my household. So, I am actually comfortable,” Abhishek stated.
“It’s all due to him as effectively. The arduous work he has placed on me. Two, three years he is been working actually arduous on me and the whole lot. I would not say simply on my cricket, even off the sphere as effectively. So, it is a huge second,” he added.
Abhishek additionally revealed that the carnage he brought on in Harare was from skipper Shubman Gill‘s bat. The younger opener acknowledged the truth that he makes use of Gill’s bat each time he needs to make a comeback after going via a lean patch.
“I performed along with his bat solely, which I discovered very troublesome. He did not even give it to me simply. This has been happening since I used to be underneath 14. Every time I’ve performed from his bat, it is good. Even right this moment, I need to inform everybody that I performed along with his bat solely, which I discovered very troublesome. He would not even give it simply. That’s like my final possibility once I really feel that I’ve to play along with his bat for the comeback,” Abhishek stated.
“So, particular due to Shubman, who gave me his bat and gave it on time. I believe this was a much-needed inning for me and the crew as effectively. That’s like my final possibility once I really feel that I’ve to play along with his bat for the comeback. Once we misplaced the match yesterday, I assumed that right this moment is my day, so I am going to take it until the top,” he added.
Whereas speaking concerning the method that he adopted for the sport, Abhishek acknowledged that he tried to attain runs in an over that he was assured about.
“The constructive was that we did not have a lot time to consider the subsequent sport as a result of it was like on the subsequent day. I felt that as quickly as I assumed that I might go for this bowler, I attempted my finest in that over. I used to be in a movement, so I simply needed to go there and categorical myself after I spoke to Rutu (Gaikwad) as effectively. He was additionally saying that no matter involves your arc, it’s a must to hit it, so do not assume a lot concerning the balls,” Abhishek famous.
After levelling the collection 1-1, India will play the third T20I at Harare Sports activities Membership on Wednesday.
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