Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is singing high praises for young opener Abhishek Sharma after his explosive half-century helped India crush Pakistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup Super Four match.
Sharma, just 25, stole the show with a quickfire 74 runs off 39 balls, smashing six fours and five sixes against Pakistan’s bowlers. Batting under pressure in the high-stakes India vs Pakistan clash, he opened the innings and built a solid 105-run partnership with Shubman Gill. That strong start paved the way for India’s comfy chase, marking their second win over rivals in the tournament.
On his YouTube channel, Ashwin broke down Sharma’s performance and couldn’t stop raving about the youngster’s style. “Abhishek Sharma smashed an inside-out cover drive that reminded me of MS Dhoni’s helicopter shot,” Ashwin said. “Sure, everyone’s buzzing about those five sixes, but that cover drive? It had real finesse. With just one bat swing, he adjusts so smoothly on the downswing.”
Ashwin made it clear this is only the start for Sharma. “This isn’t Abhishek Sharma’s big arrival—it’s just the beginning,” he added. “He’s got a bright future ahead and will blow the cricketing world apart. Mark my words. He’s loaded with talent, much like Yuvraj Singh, who became India’s white-ball superstar. Abhishek can easily carry on that legacy—he’s a phenomenal talent.”
Sharma’s aggressive batting has cricket fans excited, especially after his standout role in India’s Asia Cup success against Pakistan. With more matches ahead, all eyes are on this rising star to keep delivering.
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