New Delhi: Abhishek Sharma proved why he is considered one of the most promising young talents in global cricket with a stunning 37-ball century against England in the 5th T20I on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium. He demolished the English bowling attack, displaying his exceptional skills on a pitch that favored batters.
From the very first ball, Abhishek Sharma started hitting sixes off the English bowlers, drawing comparisons to his idol, Yuvraj Singh, and his ability to dominate England. Much of Abhishek’s success can be attributed to Sunrisers Hyderabad, his IPL team. The franchise’s owner, Kavya Maran, took a risk by backing him, and now both SRH and India are benefitting from that decision.
Here are the main reasons why SRH’s decision to place their faith in Abhishek turned out to be a brilliant move by the franchise –
Abhishek proved to be an excellent replacement for David Warner:
For years, David Warner was the standout performer for SRH, leading the team with his exceptional batting and helping them secure the IPL 2026 title. He remains the franchise’s highest run-scorer, making his replacement a tough task.
Rather than spending on an overseas player to fill Warner’s shoes, SRH chose to nurture Abhishek’s talent, providing him the freedom to play his natural game. This strategy paid off last season, as Abhishek emerged as their top batter.
SRH recognized a talent that DC failed to notice:
Before becoming a part of Sunrisers, Abhishek was with Delhi Capitals, but the team didn’t see his potential and lacked the patience to nurture him.
Sunrisers, led by Kavya Maran, took a chance on the young talent, and their patience paid off. By working closely with the franchise, Abhishek developed into a top performer last season, a transformation no one anticipated when he first joined the Orange Army.
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