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'I am making you ready...': Yuvraj Singh's confident prediction about Abhishek Sharma's future

During the lockdown, Yuvraj took Abhishek under his wing, and the young cricketer's life changed forever

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Abhishek Sharma's rise to cricketing stardom is a testament to his hard work, dedication and the invaluable guidance of his mentor, Yuvraj Singh. Speaking on 'Breakfast with Champions', Abhishek revealed that during the lockdown, Yuvraj took him under his wing, and the young cricketer's life changed forever.

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Abhishek would often attend training camps at Yuvraj's residence, alongside fellow cricketers Shubman Gill, Prabhsimran and Anmolpreet. These sessions were instrumental in honing Abhishek's skills, particularly his batting technique and power-hitting.

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During one such camp, Abhishek confided in Yuvraj about his struggles to find consistency in the IPL and make it to the playing XI. Feeling left behind, Abhishek was on the verge of losing hope.

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However, Yuvraj's words of wisdom changed everything: "I am not preparing you for the state or the IPL or even to get a cap for India. I am making you ready to win games for India. Write this, and it will happen in the next two to three years." This conversation marked a turning point in Abhishek's career, and he soon began to realise his true potential.

The southpaw revealed how Yuvraj would analyse his batting by watching videos and taking notes, which helped him improve his technique and power-hitting.

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Abhishek's hard work and Yuvraj's guidance paid off in the Asia Cup 2025, where he emerged as the Player of the Tournament, scoring 314 runs in seven matches.

As Abhishek continues to shine in the cricketing world, his future looks bright. With Yuvraj's mentorship, he's likely to make his ODI debut soon, possibly against Australia.

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