Updated On: 22 September, 2025 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After the opening batsman`s crucial knock, former Team India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that the left-hander is going to "blow the cricketing world apart". Former England captain Pietersen, too, was effusive in his praise for the youngster

Abhishek Sharma celebrates after scoring his half-century against Pakistan on Sunday. (Pic: X/@BCCI)
In the Asia Cup 2025 match against arch-rivals Pakistan, Team India registered a victory by six wickets at the Dubai International Stadium.
Abhishek Sharma was the architect of India`s innings during the 172-run chase against Pakistan. Facing just 39 deliveries, the explosive left-handed batsman smashed 74 runs, which were laced with six boundaries and five maximums.