Abhishek Sharma's father's advice made him a record-breaking batsman, this was the special thing about sixes!

New Delhi, 13 April 2025: Indian cricket team's rising star Abhishek Sharma has rocked not only the country but the whole world with his explosive batting in recent times. But do you know that his record-breaking innings was the result of a special advice from his father Rajkumar Sharma? Abhishek, who created a stir in the cricket world with his brilliant innings against Zimbabwe and England, adopted his father's advice regarding sixes, which made him a star. Let's know what advice Rajkumar Sharma gave to his son and how it became the basis of his record-breaking innings.

Father's advice: "Believe in your strength"

Abhishek Sharma's father Rajkumar Sharma, who is himself a former cricketer, gave his son such an advice that revolutionized his batting. Rajkumar revealed in an interview to Indian Express that when Abhishek expressed disappointment after getting out on zero in his debut T20 match against Zimbabwe, he motivated him by saying, "Believe in your power to hit sixes. This is the thing that has brought you here. It does not need to be changed, but it needs to be improved further." 

Rajkumar also told that Abhishek's aggressive batting and ability to hit sixes is his biggest strength. He said, "Abhishek had a passion for hitting big shots from the beginning. We taught him to play with confidence and positive thinking in every situation. Hitting sixes is his identity, and he should maintain this identity." This advice proved to be a turning point for Abhishek.

 The magic of a record innings

Abhishek's advice became more effective when he scored a century in just 46 balls in the second T20 match against Zimbabwe. This innings was not only his career best performance but also set the record of becoming the first Indian batsman to score the fastest century after debut in T20 International. In this innings, he hit seven fours and eight sixes, and hit three consecutive sixes to complete the century, which was a new world record.

Similarly, in the T20 match played against England at the Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek played an explosive innings of 135 runs in 54 balls, which included 13 sixes and seven fours. This innings was the highest individual score made by any Indian in T20 cricket. His innings not only led Team India to victory, but also made him a star in the cricket world.

Father's contribution and role of Yuvraj Singh

Abhishek's father Rajkumar Sharma played an important role in strengthening his training and mindset. He advised Abhishek to take inspiration from legends like Yuvraj Singh, who is known all over the world for his ability to hit sixes. Rajkumar said, "Yuvraj trained Abhishek not only in batting but also in other aspects of life. He also taught him meditation, driving, and the art of conversation." Yuvraj Singh's guidance and father's advice gave Abhishek the confidence with which he hits sixes fearlessly on the field. 

#AbhishekSharma and #FatherSonDuo are trending topics on social media, where fans are praising this father-son duo. Many users wrote that Rajkumar's advice has made Abhishek the "king of sixes". 

Sixes strategy and record 

The importance of sixes in Abhishek's batting is clearly evident from his strike rate and aggressive playing style. In the century against Zimbabwe, he hit eight sixes in 46 balls, while against England he hit 13 sixes in an innings of 135 runs. This ability of his makes him a dangerous batsman in T20 cricket. Fans and experts on social media have dubbed his innings as "Yuvraj Singh 2.0". "Abhishek's style is reminiscent of Yuvraj, but his advice and father's support will take him further," wrote one user. On the other hand, some warned that he also needs to learn to control his aggression.

Conclusion

Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking innings is the result of his father Rajkumar Sharma's advice and belief. The advice given to him regarding sixes, "Believe in your strength," not only gave him confidence but also made him a star. Now all eyes are on whether he will be able to maintain this form and become the king of sixes in Indian cricket for a long time.