Abhishek Sharma, at 24, is quickly establishing himself as a powerful T20 cricketer with multiple record-breaking performances and remarkable self-belief. Influential figures like Yuvraj Singh and strong support from team management have played a significant role in his rapid rise and success.

Legendary India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who has mentored Abhishek Sharma, was all praise for the 24-year-old following the India vs England 5th T20I.

In his 54 balls-guided innings, Abhishek smashed 135 runs against England, which included 13 sixes and seven fours, leading India to score a whopping 247/9 in 20 overs.

In a format as unpredictable as T20 cricket where batters experience failures more than success, India's newest power-hitter Abhishek Sharma has learnt quite early that self-belief and fearlessness are essential to increase his chances of success at the highest level.

Young Abhishek Sharma was the toast of the nation after he smashed a breathtaking century against England in the final T20I in Mumbai. Abhishek hit a scintillating 135 off 54 balls to power India to a mammoth 247 for nine in 20 overs.

Abhishek Sharma talked about his mentor Yuvraj Singh's impact in his career. Abhishek whacked a scintillating 54-ball 135 in fifth T20I against England

After being the star of India’s crushing 150-run win over England in the fifth T20I at Mumbai with his all-round efforts, Abhishek Sharma said the belief of playing for the national team came from former white-ball great Yuvraj Singh kept him going.

Abhishek Sharma hoped that mentor Yuvraj Singh will be a happier person after the India opener slammed a record-breaking 135 runs against England in the fifth T20I on Sunday at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.