From Yuvraj's Guidance To First-Ball Sixes: Abhishek's Rise In T20 Cricket

During NDTV's pre-match panel after the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Final, former cricketer Nikhil Chopra praised young star Abhishek Sharma, who has been in exceptional form, with three consecutive fifties and nearly reaching a century. He highlighted the uniqueness of Abhishek's batting grip - holding the bat at the top of the handle - and credited Yuvraj Singh for mentoring him behind the scenes.

Chopra emphasized how T20 cricket has evolved, noting that it's not just about big hits but planned aggression, strike rate awareness, and phased strategies - from powerplay to death overs. He explained that teams now plan chases by calculating boundaries per phase and tailoring batting intensity across overs, proving that there's a clear method behind the madness.