- y.prathyusha
- 25 Feb 2026
- #Paparazzi News
Yuvraj, known for his powerful hitting and comeback stories, brought a similar intensity to his mentoring, instilling values of focus, dedication, and discipline in the talented left-hander. The result? A game-changing transformation that has seen Abhishek Sharma emerge as one of the brightest young stars in Indian cricket. Yograj also drew parallels to another young sensation, Shubman Gill, noting that Yuvraj’s mentorship had similar effects on his development. “When a diamond lands into the hands of another diamond, it turns into a Kohinoor,” he said, praising his son’s ability to channel raw potential into match-winning performances.
The praise comes at a time when Abhishek Sharma is riding high on one of the most explosive innings in IPL history. He smashed a blistering 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings, featuring 14 fours and 10 sixes, to help his team successfully chase down a mammoth target of 246 — the second-highest successful run chase in IPL history. With this feat, Abhishek registered the highest-ever score by an Indian batter in IPL history, surpassing records held by some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. The young southpaw had already made waves during the 2024 IPL season, scoring 484 runs from 16 innings, earning him a well-deserved spot in the Indian T20I squad. Since his debut, he has racked up two international T20 centuries, further cementing his place as one of the most promising batting talents in the country.
