Abhishek Sharma dropped a rather cheeky comment after seeing that for the first time he did not get scolded by Yuvraj Singh.

Legendary India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who has mentored Abhishek Sharma, was all praise for the 24-year-old following the India vs England 5th T20I.

To add to that, his 135 is the highest individual score by an Indian in a T20I, surpassing Shubman Gill's 126 not out against New Zealand in 2023. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Abhishek Sharma recalled Yuvraj Singh's wish of him batting in the last five overs.

After being the star of India’s crushing 150-run win over England in the fifth T20I at Mumbai with his all-round efforts, Abhishek Sharma said the belief of playing for the national team came from former white-ball great Yuvraj Singh kept him going.

Opener Abhishek Sharma, who hammered a 54-ball 135 and claimed 2 wickets for three runs to help India thrash England by 150 runs in the fifth and final T20I, said his mentor Yuvraj Singh would have been really happy with his knock as he batted till the end of the innings,

India registered a comprehensive 150-run victory over England in the fifth and final T20I at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Here's a look at what the players and the captains said after Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking century helped India register a commanding win.

Abhishek Sharma wreaked havoc on England with his lightning 135 runs of 54 balls to help India notch 150-run win in the 5th T20I

Indian youngster Abhishek Sharma opened up on his stellar 135-run knock against England in the fifth T20I match of the series, calling it "special" as it came for the country.Abhishek Sharma's all-round performance in the match guided the hosts India to a historic victory over England in the fifth and final match of the series at the Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.