Abhishek Sharmaโs 141 Powers SRH to Victory, But Father Rajkumar Sharma Wants Him to Finish Matches
Hyderabad, April 13:
Abhishek Sharma, the young and dynamic batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), lit up the Uppal Stadium with a sensational 141-run knock against Punjab, helping his team secure a memorable win. The innings not only marked his highest IPL score but also placed him among the top individual scorers in a run chase in IPL history.
Despite the incredible performance, Abhishek revealed that his father, Rajkumar Sharma, who is also his first coach, wasnโt fully satisfied with the innings.
โScoring a century in front of my father was very special. But he wanted me to stay at the crease till the end. Thatโs why, despite this being my best IPL score, it didnโt completely please him,โ Abhishek said after the match.
Abhishekโs innings was all the more special as it unfolded in the presence of his parents, turning it into a proud moment for the family. However, it also came with a familiar fatherly critique.
Rajkumar Sharma, who has closely guided his son’s cricketing journey from the beginning, shared that he often signals Abhishek from the stands during matchesโsuggesting strategies, shot selections, and game awareness.
โI always tell him not to worry about form. Itโs a part of any cricketerโs career. In previous matches, he was either run out or missed out on big scores. But this time, he played with confidence and led SRH to victory,โ Rajkumar said.
โHe had told me before the match that he would score big to help his team win. Iโm happy he did, and I believe he will play more aggressively in upcoming games.โ
Abhishekโs performance is being hailed as one of the finest this IPL season, and his consistency at the top order is proving vital for SRHโs campaign. With a supportive family behind himโespecially a coach-father who pushes him to do betterโAbhishek Sharma looks set to scale even greater heights in the days to come.
