{
  "id": 16845670,
  "title": "'You can't just go and score': Abhishek Sharma responds to Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball fifty jibe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/you-cant-just-go-and-score-abhishek-sharma-responds-to-yuvraj-singhs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:20:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/you-cant-just-go-and-score-abhishek-sharma-responds-to-yuvraj-singhs-12-ball-fifty-jibe/articleshow/135251736.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abhishek Sharma playfully responded to Yuvraj Singh's comment about his recent prolific performance. Yuvraj had jokingly noted that the young opener had not scored a half-century off just 12 balls during their match against New Zealand. In his reply, Abhishek clarified that scoring 50 runs off 12 deliveries is an exceptionally rare feat. \"I don't know what cricket he was playing back then,\" Abhishek said, emphasizing how difficult such a score is to achieve. He added that scoring 50 off 12 balls is something that happens infrequently, and it's not something one can just do on any given day. The India opener also admitted that he and his teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were focused on giving the team a strong start rather than setting personal milestones. Their key priority was to put New Zealand under pressure during the Powerplay, and they succeeded in that regard. Together, they posted a vital 133-run partnership in just 7.1 overs, setting the foundation for India's victory.",
  "summary": "Abhishek Sharma celebrated his century against New Zealand while responding to Yuvraj Singh’s playful reminder. Yuvraj highlighted his record of a 12-ball fifty during the exchange. Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee set a new record in 2023 with a nine-ball fifty. Abhishek emphasized team goals over personal milestones in his innings. India secured a convincing victory with Abhishek’s performance,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Abhishek Sharma hits ton as India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in 3rd T20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/abhishek-sharma-hits-ton-as-india-beat-new-zealand-by-6-wickets-in",
        "published": "2026-10-27T11:02:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘This combo feels so illegal’: Cricket fans react as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blitz NZ in 199-run chase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/this-combo-feels-so-illegal-cricket-fans-react-as-abhishek-sharma-and",
        "published": "2026-10-27T13:08:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}