India's rising batting sensation Abhishek Sharma credited his match-winning knock against England in the first T20I to the unwavering support of coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. At the post-match press conference, Sharma expressed gratitude for their encouragement during his challenging phase.

Abhishek Sharma scored a 20-ball half-century as India beat England by seven wickets Wednesday in the first T20 of their five-match series. India's opener smacked five fours and eight sixes, scoring 79 off 34 balls,

What was Abhishek's reward after the match? A standing ovation from a capacity Eden Gardens aside, praise from his mentor Yuvraj, albeit in a cheeky way.

Abhishek Sharma led India to an emphatic win in the first T20I against England with a 20-ball fifty, achieving a record eight sixes by an Indian in a T20I chase. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel's tight bowling restricted England to 132,

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India’s chase began with a sense of urgency, but it was Sharma who made it clear that a comfortable win was on the cards.

Abhishek Sharma thanked captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir for providing him and other youngsters with the freedom.

Abhishek Sharma silenced critics with a match-winning 79 against England, crediting coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav for backing him during his slump. The opener's stunning knock has reignited India's hopes ahead of the T20 World Cup preparations.

Abhishek Sharma put on a splendid job with the bat, scoring 79 off just 34 balls to help India gain a 1-0 lead in the T20I series against England.