Indian opener Abhishek Sharma receives praise from Pietersen

Yuvraj Singh talks about the young opener’s love for his bats

Last updated: November 10, 2025 | 15:34

Jai Rai, Assistant Editor

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Former England captain Kevin Pietersen heaped praise on India’s opening batter Abhishek Sharma for his scintillating performances with the bat.

“Not surprised at all by this. Abhishek is the most complete opening batter in T20 cricket. Fearless, courageous, and talented!” Pietersen wrote on X.

Abhishek has been in sensational form lately, earning the Player of the Series award in the Asia Cup 2025, and repeating the feat in the T20I series against Australia, which India won 2—1.

Meanwhile, his mentor and former India star Yuvraj Singh shared an amusing anecdote about the youngster’s attachment to his bats.

“You can take anything from Abhishek, but nobody can take a bat from him. He’ll fight, even cry, but he won’t give his bat away,” Yuvraj said at a recent event.

Since making his debut against Zimbabwe in July 2024, Abhishek has been a revelation in international T20s. In 29 matches, he has piled up over 1,000 runs at a staggering strike rate of nearly 190, with six half-centuries and two centuries in 28 innings — earning him the No. 1 ranking among T20I batters.

The young left-hander will next be seen in action in the home T20I series against South Africa, beginning December 9.

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Jai RaiAssistant Editor

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

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