Yuvraj Singh's "guru mantra" for Abhishek Sharma revealed - "Play according to .........."

Divy Dubey

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Abhishek Sharma has been the star of India's Asia Cup 2025 campaign, dazzling fans with fearless hitting at the top of the order. The young opener has consistently set the tone for India's dominant performances - combining aggression with composure.

With a strike rate above 200 and 173 runs from four matches, Abhishek's impact has been undeniable. Behind this success, however, is the guidance of a former Indian great who has helped shape his approach to the game.

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Yuvraj Singh's guidance shaping Abhishek Sharma's game

India legend and two-time World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh has played a crucial role in Abhishek's development in his formative years. Known for his match-winning instincts, Yuvraj has shared his experience and insights with the young batter.

That has helped him channel his natural talent effectively. According to Abhishek's father, Raj Kumar Sharma, Yuvraj's mentorship has been very helpful in building confidence and understanding the game at the highest level.

"Yuvi paaji played a big role in the upliftment of Abhishek"s game. Yuvraj is his guru, and he always shares his experience with Abhishek. If a player who has won India two World Cups on his own teaches a player under his tutelage, he will naturally become a top-level cricketer," Raj told The Times of India.

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The core of Yuvraj's advice to Abhishek is simple yet profound.

"Yuvraj's main guru mantra to Abhishek has always been: 'play according to the situation of the game'. He also wants Abhishek to make the match for India. His batting should be such that he plays for the team and wins games for India and not play for his individual self," Raj added.

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Abhishek's talent is complemented by natural timing and an innate ability to pick the line and length quickly.

"His six-hitting ability is God-gifted. He has a tremendous eye and picks up the line and length of the ball very quickly, a few seconds before any other batter. That's why he can hit those sixes so consistently. His timing is also very natural. Whenever the ball meets his bat, it travels beyond the boundary ropes easily," he concluded.

With Yuvraj Singh's guidance and his own prodigious talent, Abhishek Sharma is poised to become one of India's most exciting young stars in the years to come.

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Divy Dubey

Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition. He has a passion for cricket and is an avid fan of football. His work spans culture, media, and digital trends. With a background in research and a curiosity-driven approach, he enjoys crafting thoughtful, engaging stories that invite readers to see everyday topics in a new light.