In Dubai’s desert heat, Abhishek Sharma turned the Asia Cup 2025 into his personal stage. Seven games, 314 runs, and a strike rate touching the skies at 200 – the left-hander wasn’t just batting, he was making a statement. But behind the sixes and audacious strokes lay something deeper: the faith of his captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir. That trust, Abhishek admits, allowed him to play with the kind of fearless freedom that defined India’s ninth Asia Cup triumph.
For a youngster who once drifted between promise and inconsistency, this campaign marked a turning point. The 24-year-old spoke candidly after being crowned Player of the Tournament, revealing how Surya’s calm leadership and Gambhir’s uncompromising backing shaped his rise.
“I never felt like any game was a pressure match. Surya bhai and GG ji gave me the confidence to back my game – even when it meant risking failure,” Abhishek said.
The failures came, but the rewards dwarfed them. His attacking intent set the tone at the top, and India fed off that energy all the way to the trophy. For Abhishek, it wasn’t just about runs – it was about finding balance, resilience, and belief.
