Career Information
Abhishek Sharma: Rising Star of Indian Cricket
Abhishek Sharma, born on September 4, 2000, in Amritsar, Punjab, is a dynamic Indian cricketer renowned for his left-handed batting and left-arm orthodox spin. He first gained prominence by leading India to victory in the U-19 Asia Cup in 2016 and being an integral part of the 2018 U-19 World Cup-winning squad.
Cricket Career & Stats
T20I Career
- Debut: July 6, 2024, against Zimbabwe.
- Notable Achievement: Scored a maiden T20I century (100 runs) in his second match.
- Record-Breaking Performance: In February 2025, against England, Sharma scored 135 runs off 54 balls, marking the highest individual T20I score for India.
IPL Career
- Franchise: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
- 2025 Retention: Retained by SRH for ₹14 crores, reflecting a significant 115% increase from his previous salary.
- 2024 Season Highlight: Scored the fastest fifty for SRH against Mumbai Indians in March 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
Records & Achievements
- Wife – Not married as of now.
- Records – Known for quickfire knocks in domestic cricket and IPL.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Early Start: Made a century on his Under-19 debut for Punjab in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
- Nickname: Affectionately known as “Laddu” among teammates.
- Mentorship: Received guidance from Yuvraj Singh during the COVID-19 lockdown, enhancing his batting skills.
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