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The former Indian all-rounder jokingly said he was keeping an eye on the batter, reminding Abhishek to stay focused and disciplined.
Abhishek Sharma has been hogging the limelight with his powerful knocks in the Asia Cup, but it was a recent Instagram post from Dubai that grabbed extra attention, mainly due to a playful remark from his mentor, Yuvraj Singh.
The 25-year-old opener has been a standout performer for India, scoring 248 runs so far in the tournament. With an average of 49.60 and a jaw-dropping strike rate of 206.66, Abhishek has become a fan favourite. He recently hammered 74 runs against Pakistan and followed it up with 75 against Bangladesh, helping India secure a comfortable place in the Asia Cup final.
During a well-earned rest day on Thursday, 25 September, Abhishek shared some dashing photos from his time in Dubai. Fans flooded the comments section with praise for the young star’s style and confidence. However, it was Yuvraj Singh’s light-hearted remark that stole the spotlight.
The former Indian all-rounder jokingly said he was keeping an eye on the batter, reminding Abhishek to stay focused and disciplined. The comment quickly went viral, with many fans reacting with laughter.
“I’ve got my eyes on you. Mr frank,” Yuvraj commented on the post.
Abhishek hasn’t just impressed with his form, he’s also gone on to break one of Yuvraj’s long-standing records. By smashing a quickfire fifty against Bangladesh, Abhishek now holds the record for the most half-centuries made in 25 balls or fewer in Asia Cup history, overtaking his mentor.
Speaking about his mentor’s influence, Abhishek said Yuvraj often jokes that he should let his teammates hit a few big shots too and not hog all the limelight. “He often tells me that after I hit a six, I should let others have a chance to hit big shots as well. I’m trying to follow that advice,” Abhishek said.
The Indian opener will be back in action this Friday, as India take on Sri Lanka in their final Super 4 match.