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‘Watching Yuvraj Hit...,’ Abhishek Sharma On Chance Of Playing At Iconic 6-Sixes Venue Against SA

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Abhishek Sharma is set to play in the first SA vs IND T20I in Durban [Source: @abhisheksharma_4/instagram.com]Abhishek Sharma is set to play in the first SA vs IND T20I in Durban [Source: @abhisheksharma_4/instagram.com]

India’s prodigious batter, Abhishek Sharma, has arrived in Durban, and the young opener’s excitement is through the roof. As he gears up for the four-match T20I series against South Africa, starting November 8 at Kingsmead, the southpaw couldn’t help but take a nostalgic look back at one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket – Yuvraj Singh’s sensational six sixes against England’s Stuart Broad in 2007.

Inspired by Yuvraj’s Sixes

For Abhishek Sharma, this series opener holds extra meaning. Coming onto the same place where Yuvraj’s explosive innings made history feels surreal.

“It’s a dream come true. I remember watching Yuvraj hit those sixes in 2007, and that moment was what inspired me to become a cricketer. On my first day here, I found myself trying to figure out exactly where he hit each shot. We even started chatting about it – how he covered all the angles.”

That night was a game-changer for Indian cricket, with Yuvraj’s quick-fire 58 off 16 helping India post a massive 218/4. The intensity of the moment was unforgettable, as Yuvraj had a heated exchange with Flintoff just before his fireworks, and Broad found himself on the wrong end of Yuvraj’s fury. For young fans like Sharma, it was magic on screen and a performance that stuck with him for life.

Celebrating in His Colony

Sharma’s memories of that game aren’t just tied to the TV.

“I was watching with my family, and when we won, my whole colony came out to celebrate. It was one of those nights you never forget,” he shared.

Now, getting the chance to play on the same ground where his hero created history, Sharma is more motivated than ever.

“I just wanted to play then, never imagined I’d get here. I know Yuvraj will be watching, and I want to make him proud.”

Abhishek Aiming to Find His Form

Sharma made a splash in his T20I debut, hitting a century in just his second game against Zimbabwe. But his form has been abysmal since, with his highest score being 16 in his last five innings.

So far, he’s played eight matches, scoring 159 runs at an average of 22.71, with an impressive strike rate of 170.96. The young opener knows this series is a chance to turn things around and is ready to go all out.

With Yuvraj’s memory as a driving force, Sharma will hope to channel that same energy and make his mark in Durban. Fans will be eager to see if he can bring the fireworks – just like his idol did years ago.