Yuvraj Singh praises India’s rising star Abhishek Sharma’s heroics in first T20I against England at Eden Gardens
In an exciting display of modern cricket, the young Indian sensation Abhishek Sharma lit up the Eden Gardens in Kolkata with a stunning innings that led India to a convincing win over England in the first T20 International of the series.
On January 22, 2025, Abhishek’s performance not only set the tone for the series but also sparked conversations about the future of Indian cricket, with support from none other than the legendary Yuvraj Singh.
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting points to India’s dominance in the first T20I
The game against England was more than a game; was a statement. India, led by their experienced bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthyhe managed to restrict England to a manageable total of 132 runs.
The chase was then spearheaded by the aggressive batting of Abhishek, who, in a display of sheer dominance, scored 79 runs off just 34 deliveries, guiding India to a seven-wicket win with balls to spare. This win not only gave India a 1-0 lead in the series but also showcased the depth of talent within the Indian team.
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Special praise from Yuvraj Singh for Abhishek
Abhishek was a masterclass in T20 batting. With a strike rate (232.35) that seemed to defy the laws of cricket, the left-handed batsman hit boundaries at will, including two notable shots down the ground that even caught the eye of Yuvraj, who took to social media to praise Abhishek’s performance.
Abhishek’s 79 off 34 balls included several boundaries and a six, making it one of the most memorable knocks in the recent history of Indian cricket. Yuvraj also praised the Indian bowlers for setting the tone for the match, contributing to the team’s strong start in the series.
“Good start to the series guys! 🇮🇳 Our bowlers set a great tone and well played sir! @IamAbhiSharma4 top shot ‘!! I am impressed that you also hit 2 boundaries! #indiavsengland” wrote Yuvraj on X (formerly Twitter).
Good start to the series guys! 🇮🇳 Great tone set by our bowlers and well played sir !@IamAbhiSharma4 top shot!! I’m impressed that you also hit two boundaries down 🤪! #indiavsengland
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) January 22, 2025
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