India's batting sensation Abhishek Sharma celebrated winning the Asia Cup and player of the tournament award with mentor Yuvraj Singh.
With his incredible batting exploits, Abhishek lit up the Asia Cup. With an incredible strike rate of around 200 and three scores of fifty or more, the 25-year-old hammered 314 runs in seven games.
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The Punjab left-hander has been coached by Yuvraj for many years, and he has developed into one of the top T20 batters. Abhishek, the tournament's player of the season, received a $15,000 reward and the Haval H9, a high-end SUV from Great Wall Motors' Haval brand in China.
On the way return from Dubai, he posted an Instagram picture with Yuvraj with the comment, "No caption needed."
From the outset, Yuvraj inspired confidence in the youngster while urging him to set bigger goals.
''Three years ago, when I started working with him, he always told me that, as a player, doubts are natural. But he always reassured me, saying, 'You will be there, and you will perform. You will win matches for India','' Abhishek said earlier this year.
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Yuvraj's mentoring grew more intense during the COVID-19 lockdown, with training sessions emphasizing long-term development.
''I remember during our training camp in COVID times, he repeatedly told me, "Don't think short-term. I'm preparing you for the long run." Now that things are coming together, I am really happy.''
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