Sister's Faith, Abhishek's Power: Fireworks Continue

When Abhishek Sharma walked out to bat in Guwahati, few could have predicted the fireworks that were about to unfold. In just 14 balls, the young left-hander blazed his way to a half-century, becoming the second-fastest Indian to reach the milestone. The only man ahead of him on that list is his mentor, Yuvraj Singh, whose iconic 12-ball fifty remains etched in cricketing folklore.

At the presentation ceremony, Abhishek was candid about the challenge of living up to such a benchmark. "That’s what my team wants from me. Not easy to do it every time. Yuvi paaji’s 12-ball fifty is impossible to beat. It’s mental and the support you get from the teammates," he said, acknowledging both the inspiration and the pressure that comes with following in the footsteps of a legend.

While Abhishek himself plays down comparisons, his sister Komal Sharma, a physiotherapist by profession, believes her brother has the ability to one day match Yuvraj’s record.

"Soon, he might do it. Yes, it is very difficult but Abhishek is capable of achieving it," she said in an exclusive conversation.

Komal has seen her brother’s aggressive instincts from close quarters. Last year, Abhishek smashed a 17-ball fifty against England at the Wankhede Stadium, a glimpse of the consistency he is building as a hard-hitter.

"He’s a hard-hitter and always wants to play aggressively," she added with pride.

Social media was abuzz with a video of Komal blowing a flying kiss to her brother after his monstrous 110-meter six. But she clarified that the clip was from an earlier match, not the recent Guwahati blitz.

"I wanted to be at the ground yesterday but could not go because of my prior commitment," she explained, regretting missing the live spectacle.

Komal admitted she had hoped her brother’s innings would earn him the Player of the Match award, especially after Sanju Samson fell for a golden duck and Abhishek steadied the innings with his explosive knock.

"Yes, I hoped he would be named PoM but Bumrah also bowled well—three wickets in four overs. No regrets for it," she said, showing her sporting spirit.

For Komal, the dream is bigger than individual awards.

"I hope to catch up with my brother playing the World Cup," she signed off, her words carrying both hope and conviction.

Abhishek Sharma’s 14-ball fifty is more than just a statistic—it is a statement. It signals the arrival of a fearless striker who thrives under pressure, who carries the legacy of Yuvraj Singh yet seeks to carve his own identity. With family support, unwavering self-belief, and the hunger to dominate, Abhishek is not just chasing records—he is shaping the future of Indian batting.