Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram recently met India's young batter Abhishek Sharma during the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.

India's explosive opener Abhishek Sharma earned plaudits from the 'Rawalpindi Express' Shoaib Akhtar.

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G Trisha was also nominated for the award in the women's category, after starring the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup.

Abhishek Sharma produced the best innings of his fledging international career when he smashed a quick-fire 135 in the fifth and final T20 against England in Mumbai

Abhishek Sharma's good form brings another opening contender for Team India, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.

Pietersen termed England's loss in T20Is as a "disaster", adding that the series would have been levelled in Pune if a like-for-like concussion substitution for Shivam Dube had been used instead of tearaway quick Harshit Rana.

Be it Yuvraj Singh, Brian Lara, VVS Laxman or even Rahul Dravid, several famous cricketers have shared their wisdom with the southpaw, who seems to be reaping the benefits now.

Brendon McCullum was bowled over by Abhishek Sharma's heroics in the 5th T20I between India and England in Mumbai.

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has tipped Abhishek Sharma to star in Test cricket soon, and replicate some cricket icons with his style of play.