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.

At just 24, the young Punjab batsman is rewriting record books, showcasing his aggressive yet calculated approach to the game.

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.

It has not yet been a full year since the Punjab batter arrived at the international stage on the back of high promise in domestic cricket, including an immensely successful IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024.

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.

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,

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

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.