Abhishek Sharma reveals Yuvraj Singh's message after scoring record-breaking ton against Afghanistan
Abhishek Sharma smashed a record 30-ball century against Afghanistan after receiving advice from mentor Yuvraj Singh to avoid forcing shots and rotate the strike. He scored 102 as India posted 221/7 and won by 127 runs. Abhishek finished the three-match series with 229 runs, including two centuries, responding strongly after facing pressure following a difficult Zimbabwe series.
Abhishek Sharma, the prolific Indian batsman, credits captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir for allowing him to express his natural game. The left-hander smashed a record-breaking 30-ball century against Afghanistan in the final T20I in Delhi, scoring 108 off just 34 balls with 11 sixes. This performance helped India post 221/7 and win the match by 127 runs, securing a clean sweep of the three-match series.
Abhishek named Player of the Match and Player of the Series after finishing the series with 209 runs. He emphasized the importance of team culture and the support of his captain and coach, stating that these elements enable him to perform at his best and avoid worrying about failures.
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