Read about the tribute Abhishek Sharma gave to the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Brian Lara, and Daniel Vettori after his terrific 79-run knock against England in the first T20I of the series, only on.

Well played sir, top knock' - Yuvraj Singh praises Abhishek Sharma after smashing 20-ball fifty against England in Kolkata (Photo Source- Getty Images) India’s young opener, Abhishek Sharma, stole the spotlight in the first T20I against England at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens,

Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering fifty off 20 balls, the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is against England. Coached by Yuvraj Singh, he led Indi

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh who coached Abhishek Sharma praised his student after his 79 off 34 hard-hitting knock against England in Kolkata.

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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 engineered an explosive performance and delivered India's second-fastest fifty for India against England (in terms of balls faced) in the T20I format at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Indian left-handers bashing English bowlers in the T20I format has been a love affair that became famous with Yuvraj Singh's exploits in the 2007 T20 World Cup.