(Source Cricshots)
Abhishek Sharma, the uncapped opening batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, once again credited Yuvraj Singh for his outstanding form in the IPL 2024 season.
Abhishek Sharma had an exceptional run in IPL 2024, playing a pivotal role in leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to the finals. He performed like a seasoned player, partnering effectively with Australian batter Travis Head, who also had an impressive season with the Orange Army.
Although Hyderabad fell short of claiming their second IPL trophy despite their remarkable season, they will be remembered as trendsetters. The dynamic style that Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head showcased could influence how cricketers approach the game in the future.
What did Abhishek Sharma say about Yuvraj Singh?
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Abhishek Sharma expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support Yuvraj Singh provided. Abhishek emphasized that Yuvraj deserves all the credit and applause for having faith in him during his challenging times and when he wasn’t performing at his best.
“Yuvi paaji deserves all the credit for believing in me when the chips were down and I was confident.” – Abhishek Sharma said via Hindustan Times.
It was the former two-time white-ball World Cup winner who helped Abhishek Sharma realize his potential as well as his caliber. Yuvraj told Abhishek that he has all the makings to excel at the highest level and that the key to success is nothing but immense hard work behind the scenes towards improving his skills as well as fitness.
“He told me that I had the potential and the calibre to excel at the highest level and how important it is to keep working hard on skills and fitness,” Abhishek added.
Abhishek Sharma says he took Yuvraj’s words very seriously
Young cricketers often struggle to maintain their performance after a few successful seasons at the highest level, with Prithvi Shaw being a prime example. Abhishek Sharma, once Shaw’s teammate at Delhi Capitals, has remarkably surpassed the so-called “generational talent.”
Recognizing that talent without hard work is futile, Abhishek Sharma was determined not to fall into that category. He took Yuvraj Singh’s advice to heart, continuously improving his batting, bowling skills, and fitness.
Reflecting on his journey, Abhishek noted that he now understands how a cricketer reaches peak performance after years of dedication. He realized that maintaining this level requires consistent practice and training.
“I took it very seriously and just worked on those aspects. Now I understand that a time comes for every cricketer when he unleashes his best form. And one has to keep consistency and momentum in practice and training,” Abhishek Sharma concluded.
