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.

On Sunday, in India's big win against England in the fifth T20I, Sharma finally did what the former India all-rounder wanted. Sharma stayed at the crease for 54 balls and went to record the highest individual score by an Indian in T20Is.

Abhishek credits Yuvraj Singh, who mentored him during his days with Punjab in domestic cricket, for his success. He said Yuvraj believed in him and told him that he would not only play for India someday but also become a huge match-winner for them.

To add to that, his 135 is the highest individual score by an Indian in a T20I, surpassing Shubman Gill's 126 not out against New Zealand in 2023. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Abhishek Sharma recalled Yuvraj Singh's wish of him batting in the last five overs.

Abhishek Sharma had a night to remember as he put in an all-round performance to help India thrash England by 150 runs in the fifth and final T20I.

The irresistible Abhishek toppled records en route a 54-ball 135, the second-fastest century and the highest score by an Indian batter in T20Is, as the hosts crushed a lacklustre England by 150 runs

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.

At just 24, India's new power-hitter Abhishek Sharma has made waves in T20 cricket with record-breaking performances that reflect his fearless style and self-belief. Mentored by Yuvraj Singh, he credits his success to the support and motivation from his coaches and cricketing legends.

Abhishek Sharma broke some new records in Indian cricket with his phenomenal performance against England in the fifth T20I, at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. His score of 135 not only took India to a thumping victory but also broke Shubman Gill's previous high score of 126 not out.

Abhishek Sharma smacked England for 13 sixes and a 37-ball hundred before taking two wickets in his only over as India won the fifth Twenty20 by a massive 150 runs.

Abhishek Sharma smashes a scintillating century as India thrash England by 150 runs in the fifth T20 in Mumbai to seal a 4-1 series win.