{
  "id": 8054716,
  "title": "'Om Namah Shivaya': Abhishek Sharma's Yoga Celebration After Record Hundred Against Afghanistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/om-namah-shivaya-abhishek-sharmas-yoga-celebration-after-record",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:54:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/om-namah-shivaya-abhishek-sharmas-unique-celebration-after-record-hundred-against-afghanistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi, September 17: Abhishek Sharma, the Indian opener, ignited excitement on social media with his extraordinary celebration after scoring a record-breaking century against Afghanistan. The fans were captivated by the stark contrast between Sharma's fiery 108-run innings and his icy cold yoga pose. Sharma smashed a remarkable 108 off just 34 balls in the third T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, becoming the fastest Indian batter to reach a century in T20Is. After crossing the milestone in just 30 deliveries, the left-handed player appeared to celebrate with a moment of devotion, sitting cross-legged on the field and joining his hands in a yoga-like gesture. The innings, which included nine fours and 11 sixes, proved decisive as India chased down Afghanistan's total and took an early lead in the match.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, September 17: Team India opener Abhishek Sharma displayed a sensational batting performance against Afghanistan, however, it was his special 'Om Namah Shivaya' celebration after reaching his century that impressed the fans on social media. Abhishek was extremely excited after scoring the fastest hundred by an Indian in T20Is. The celebration was extremely opposite of his innings. The…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Gautam Gambhir Smiles Emotionally As Abhishek Sharma Shatters Fastest T20I Hundred Record; Watch VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/gautam-gambhir-smiles-emotionally-as-abhishek-sharma-shatters-fastest",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:20:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}