WATCH: Abhishek Sharma celebrates Diwali with family ahead of India’s T20I series vs Australia, video goes viral
New Delhi: Star India opener Abhishek Sharma shared glimpses of his Diwali celebrations surrounded by family on his social media. Dressed in traditional attire, he is seen performing Laxmi Pooja in front of a beautifully decorated mandir, along with his sister and brother-in-law for the festivities.
Ahead of the Diwali festivities, Abhishek Sharma was focused on preparing for his maiden tour of Australia for the five-match T20I series. The explosive batter was spotted training with his mentor, the legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.
In an Instagram video, Abhishek Sharma was seen practicing his batting, running match simulations, and even bowling a few deliveries. He was joined by players like Abdul Samad, Abhishek Porel, and several players who have featured in the Indian Premier League.
Abhishek has established himself as a key player in Team India’s T20I
Since his T20I debut, Abhishek Sharma has established himself as a key player in Team India’s T20I setup, opening the innings alongside Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill. The 25-year-old will be excited to showcase his batting prowess on his first tour of Australia, facing challenges from pace and bounce. In the recently concluded Asia Cup 2025, the left-hander finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer, as he scored 314 runs in seven matches.
Abhishek surpassed Dawid Malan’s ICC T20I rating points
He was recently awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2025. The left-handed batter also set a new record in the ICC men’s T20I player rankings, thanks to his outstanding performances in last month’s Asia Cup.
Abhishek Sharma, the No. 1 T20I batter, has achieved 931 rating points, surpassing the previous record of 919 set by England’s Dawid Malan in 2020 by 12 points.
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