India defeated England by seven wickets in their opening Twenty20 International of the five-match series at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with Abhishek Sharma looking in outstanding form. One of the main reasons India quickly chased down the small 133-run mark was his aggressive 79-run knock, which included five fours and eight maximums. Numerous analysts and former cricket players have lavished the left-handed top-order batsman with admiration.
“I think I’m really fortunate about this. Initially, I worked with Yuvi paaji [Yuvraj Singh]. Brian Lara was a huge assistance to me at SRH going ahead. Daniel Vettori was really straightforward going ahead; he merely wanted people to express themselves, and I believe that allowed me to play my shots. “So obviously, with Yuvraj Singh, Brian Lara, and even Gauti bhai right now, they just want me to back myself and showcase my talent the way I play,” Abhishek said during the press conference after the game, according to Hindustan Times.
As children, they have granted us a great deal of freedom: Abhishek Sharma
The dynamic southpaw also gave appreciation to think tanks that included Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav for allowing him to use his own knowledge.
“I wanted to say thank you to the captain and coach for giving us such a great deal of freedom when we were young. My strategy when I joined the India squad for the first time was straightforward: play like I did in the IPL. At the conclusion of the game, Abhishek said, “I have never seen an environment like this, so express yourself and hit your shots, even from the first ball.”
India now has a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after the decisive win. On Saturday, January 25, they will play their next match in Chennai.
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