SRH's Abhishek Sharma making opening statement in IPL 2024
Hindustan TimesTravis Head is arguably the most in-form batter in the world at the moment and being his opening partner can be easy, yet challenging. Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma celebrates the team's victory against Lucknow Super Giants Then, it is to young Abhishek Sharma’s credit that he has managed to make his presence felt in Sunrisers Hyderabad colours, and in some style. The 23-year-old from Punjab has matched the irrepressible Head stroke-for-stroke in the ongoing IPL to make their opening partnership one of the most feared ones going around. The IPL show has come after a solid display for Punjab in the national T20 championship, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he powered his state side to their maiden title with 485 runs, with two hundreds and three half-centuries while striking at over 180. Asked by a commentator to talk about his fearless approach and what had changed this season, he said: “I think this approach was something I took on during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.