WATCH: Abhishek Sharma credits Yuvraj Singh, Suryakumar Yadav for blistering knock against PBKS

Rising star opener Abhishek Sharma credited Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav for their input during the post-match presentation of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) match. He acknowledged that their guidance gave him confidence for a big knock.

For the uninitiated, Sharma was struggling with poor form while representing SRH in the ongoing IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League). However, after the Southpaw scored 141(55) the highest individual score for a batter while chasing in the league's history, he thanked Yuvraj and Suryakumar for being on his side.

"Special mention to Yuvraj Paaji as well because I have been talking to him as well, and I won't deny Mr Suryakumar Yadav as well, he's been in touch, and he was there for me, he was talking to me, he knew that this is going to happen very soon so thanks to him as well," Abhishek said.

Sharma treats Yuvraj as one of his idols and a mentor. Right from a young age, the Southpaw saw Yuvraj play and grew up to be someone who could win matches for his team. With Suryakumar, Sharma shares a special bond due to their connection to the Indian team. Under Suryakumar, Abhishek has grown in stature in the Indian team.

Watch Abhishek Sharma crediting Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav here:

'It was a special day for both of us' - Abhishek on his and Travis Head's performances

Abhishek Sharma smashed the PBKS bowlers for fun and scored an astonishing 141(55), which included 14 fours and 10 sixes. It's the highest individual score for a batter while chasing a total, and the third-highest in the league's history. 

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Sharma especially thanked skipper Pat Cummins for giving a straightforward message and helping everyone's confidence. The star batter claimed talking with Travis Head helped each other to win the match for their side.

"A special mention to the team and the captain (Pat Cummins) because the atmosphere in the team was pretty much simple. It was, again, straightforward message for all the batters, even though we were not doing that well but somehow I knew inside me that I have to do something like this to get back in the winning streak and probably I had a talk with Travis and, you know, it was a special day for both of us," Sharma concluded.