Abhishek Sharma News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Wasim Akram lauds Abhishek Sharma after record-breaking T20I knock
Dubai, February 25: After India's clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram met young Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma.
Glad that I wasn't born in this era: Shoaib Akhtar shares his heartwarming interaction with Abhishek Sharma
Dubai, February 22: India's explosive opener Abhishek Sharma earned plaudits from the 'Rawalpindi Express' Shoaib Akhtar. The former Pakistan tearaway wants Abhishek to continue his hot form of run and break all the records.
Abhishek Sharma moves to second spot in ICC T20I rankings, Chakrvarthy climbs up 3 spots
New Delhi, February 5: Indian opener Abhishek Sharma climbed up a whooping 38 places to reach the second spot among batters in the ICC Men's T20I Rankings among batters, issued on Wednesday, according to ICC Cricket's website.
Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy make big jumps in men's T20I rankings
New Delhi, Feb 5: Following a 4-1 T20I series win over England, left-handed opening all-rounder Abhishek Sharma and wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy have made big jumps in the recent update to the ICC Men's T20I rankings issued on Wednesday.
Kevin Pietersen feels T20I series against India was disappointing from England's perspective
Mumbai, February 4: Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday opened up on the recently concluded five-match T20I series between India and England and said that it was "disappointing" from the Three Lions' perspective.
Abhishek Sharma blended high-risk cricket with consistency in England series
New Delhi, February 3: Indian opener Abhishek Sharma impressed during the recently concluded series of five T20Is against England, saving the best for the last to blast off 135 in just 54 balls in the final T20I at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
Harbhajan urges Abhishek to bowl more, says he possesses qualities of a good left-arm spinner
New Delhi, Feb 3: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his belief in Abhishek Sharma's potential as a full-time left-arm spinner and urged the young all-rounder to focus more on his bowling.
After firing record-breaking ton at Wankhede, Abhishek downplays competition with Gill, Jaiswal for opening slot
Mumbai, February 3: After firing a record-breaking ton in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek Sharma downplayed the competition for the opening slot between him, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
'Proud' father Rajkumar thanks fans for supporting son Abhishek Sharma after Wankhede heroics
New Delhi, Feb 3: Proud father and coach Rajkumar Sharma expressed his delight for son Abhishek Sharma, who broke a host of records in setting India's second-biggest win by runs in men's T20Is, and revealed that he witnessed his son's heroics on the television while the batter's mother and sister were in the attendance at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
Yuvi Paaji always told me, 'One day you'll play for India and win matches', says Abhishek
New Delhi, Feb 3: 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.
5th T20I: Committed to play this brand of cricket, says England captain Buttler despite 1-4 series loss
Mumbai, Feb 3: England captain Jos Buttler expressed his disappointment at his team losing the five-match T20I series 1-4 to India but said they want to continue to play their current style of aggressive brand of cricket despite the setback.
Yuvraj would be happy today seeing me bat till end, says Abhishek Sharma after his 135 vs England
Mumbai, Feb 2: Opener Abhishek Sharma, who hammered a 54-ball 135 and claimed 2 wickets for three runs to help India thrash England by 150 runs in the fifth and final T20I, said his mentor Yuvraj Singh would have been really happy with his knock as he batted till the end of the innings, staying till the 18th over at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
5th T20I: It's high-risk, high-reward game, we are getting the results, says Surya after India's big win
Mumbai, Feb 2: India captain Suryakumar Yadav was elated by the sensational batting by opener Abhishek Sharma in the fifth T20I and brilliant bowling by Varun Chakravarthy in the series and termed it a byproduct of his team's high-risk, high-reward style of play that resulted in a 4-1 victory against England in the five-match series.
5th T20I: Abhishek's sensational ton; Shami's three-fer help India to massive 150-run win; 4-1 series victory over England
Mumbai, Feb 2: Abhishek Sharma smashed records galore, posting the second-fasted fifty and hundred, whilst recording the highest score of 135 for India in T20I as they thrashed England by 150 runs in the fifth and final match to seal a 4-1 triumph in the five-match series at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak attends IND vs ENG 5th T20I at Wankhede, congratulates Team India on historic 150-run win
Mumbai, February 3: Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended the fifth and final T20I match of the series between India and England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav reflects on win over England in 5th T20I
Mumbai, February 3: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday opened up on his side's win over England in the fifth T20I match of the series and said that they want to stick to the brand of cricket they are playing.
Virat, Rohit, Pant and other Team India stars arrive in Nagpur ahead of first ODI against England
Nagpur, February 3: Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and others arrived at Nagpur airport on Sunday evening ahead of the first ODI against England.
This is the best I've bowled: India's Chakravarthy on his performance against England in T20I series
Mumbai, February 3: India spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Sunday opened up on his performance against England in the T20I series and said that this was the best he has bowled.
It's a special one: Abhishek Sharma on his 135-run knock against England in 5th T20I
Mumbai, February 2: Indian youngster Abhishek Sharma opened up on his stellar 135-run knock against England in the fifth T20I match of the series, calling it "special" as it came for the country.
England skipper Jos Buttler disappointed to lose T20I series against India
Mumbai, February 2: England skipper Jos Buttler on Sunday opened up on his side's defeat to India in the fifth match of the series and said that they are disappointed.
India's Shivam Dube feels great to contribute as allrounder against England in 5th T20I
Mumbai, February 2: Following his side's massive win over England in the fifth match of the series, India's Shivam Dube said that it was a great feeling for him to contribute as an allrounder.
5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma's all-round display helps India crush England by 150 runs in Wankhede
Mumbai, February 2: Abhishek Sharma's all-round performance in the match guided the hosts India to a historic victory over England in the fifth and final match of the series at the Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Abhishek Sharma rewrites record books with scintillating century against England at Wankhede
Mumbai, February 2: Indian youngster Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the record book following his fiery 135-run knock against England in the final T20I match of the series at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma's bistering ton powers India to 247/9 against England in Mumbai
Mumbai, February 2: Left-hand batter Abhishek Sharma explosive knock of 135 runs against England guided hosts India to a massive total of 247/9 in 20 overs at Mumbai's Wankhade Stadium on Sunday.
5th T20I: Abhishek's record ton propels India to 247/9 against England
Mumbai, Feb 2: Hitting some sensational shots all around the ground, opener Abhishek Sharma blazed to the second-fastest century by an Indian off 37 balls as his aggressive batting helped India post a massive total of 247 for 9 against England in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma blazes second-fastest T20I century for India
Mumbai, Feb 2: India's young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I century for India. The left-hander reached the three-figure mark in just 37 balls during the fifth and final T20I against England, here at the Wankhede Stadium.
5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma hits second-fastest fifty as India record highest powerplay score
Mumbai, Feb 2: Abhishek Sharma scripted history by registering the second-fastest fifty for India in T20 internationals. The left-hander reached the milestone in just 17 balls during the fifth and final T20I against England, here at the Wankhede Stadium.
England tearaway Jofra Archer endures nightmare in Chepauk, delivers his most expensive spell in T20s
Chennai, January 26: In front of a jam-packed crowd at the Chepauk, England tearaway Jofra Archer conceded his most expensive spell in all T20s as the visitors succumbed to a 2-wicket defeat in the second match of the series.
Injury scare for Abhishek Sharma ahead of second T20I in Chennai
Chennai, Jan 24: India received a significant injury concern ahead of the second T20I against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, as opener Abhishek Sharma twisted his right ankle during a warm-up session on Friday evening.
Kapil Dev delighted with India's performance in Kolkata, says he always has best wishes for India ahead of CT
New Delhi, January 23: Former India captain Kapil Dev expressed his delight with the way India engineered a commanding victory over England in the first T20I in Kolkata.
Team India, England arrive in Chennai ahead of second T20I
Chennai, January 23: Team India and England arrived in Chennai ahead of their second T20I of the five-match series, which will be played on Saturday.
Abhishek Sharma smashes record for most sixes by an Indian in T20I chase
Kolkata, January 23: Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance in the first T20I against England on Wednesday, smashing a blistering 20-ball half-century while hitting the most sixes by an Indian in a T20I run chase, according to Wisden.
Abhishek Sharma joins mentor Yuvraj Singh in elsuive T20I feat for India
Kolkata, January 23: Abhishek Sharma engineered an explosive performance and delivered India's second-fastest fifty for India against England (in terms of balls faced) in the T20I format at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
After blowing away 'Bazball', Suryakumar says India wants to play differently than T20 WC 2024
Kolkata, January 23: With the amount of freedom that the Indian T20I team is being offered, captain Suryakumar Yadav said, his side wants to play a "bit differently" from the way they played in the T20 World Cup 2024.
New year same India, Abhishek's lively display seals 7-wicket win for India over England in 1st T20I
Kolkata, January 22: Abhishek Sharma's flamboyant display guided India to their first T20I victory of 2025 as they defeated England by seven wickets in the series opener at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
1st T20I: Freedom given to youngsters by captain and coach is tremendous, says Abhishek
Kolkata, Jan 22: Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma, who smashed a scintillating 79 to help India thrash England by seven wickets in the T20I series opener at the Eden Gardens, has credited the freedom given to youngsters by captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir propelling him to come good.
1st T20I: Varun's 3-23, Abhishek's 79 lead India to 7-wicket win over England
Kolkata, Jan 22: Wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy took an incredible 3-23, while left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a scintillating 79 to help India thrash England by seven wickets in the opening match of the five-match T20I series at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. The result has also meant India go 1-0 up in the five-match series.
1st T20I: Abhishek smashes 79 as India thrash England by seven wickets, go 1-0 up
Kolkata, Jan 22: Abhishek Sharma smashed a scintillating 79 to help India chase down 133 inside 13 overs and beat England by seven wickets in the T20I series opener at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. The result also helped India go 1-0 up in the five-match series.
England series is final opportunity for Abhishek Sharma...: Aakash Chopra on left-handed batter
Mumbai, January 22: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra said that the series against England could be the "final opportunity" for all-rounder Abhishek Sharma to leave a massive impact with his consistency as he battles a tough competition for the opening spot.
Ind vs Eng will be Abhishek Sharma's final opportunity, says Aakash Chopra
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS): It is certainly a transitioning time for hosts India as they adjust to life without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who retired from the shortest format after the 2024 T20 WC victory. Abhishek Sharma is one of the few players on the shortlist of replacements but has failed to show consistency in his brief tenure with the national team.