Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen was astonished by Abhishek's fifth T20I knock and rated it as the best T20I innings he has seen.

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.

Abhishek Sharma delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 135 runs off 54 balls, which included the second-fastest century and the highest score by an Indian in T20 internationals. His efforts led the home team to a convincing 150-run victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium,

Abhishek Sharma raced to a 17-ball fifty and then converted it into a 37-ball hundred in the series finale against England.

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.

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.

India registered a comprehensive 150-run victory over England in the fifth and final T20I at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Here's a look at what the players and the captains said after Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking century helped India register a commanding win.

Abhishek Sharma dropped a rather cheeky comment after seeing that for the first time he did not get scolded by Yuvraj Singh.