Young India cricketer Abhishek Sharma has kicked off his T20I career in brilliant fashion, making a name for himself across the globe.

Sachin Tendulkar was in awe of India's 24-year-old's ability to hit the ball cleanly and with brute power. When it comes from Sachin Tendulkar, you know you're good(PTI) History books are filled with Tendulkar's greatness,

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India has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England's cricketers in Kolkata.

Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle during training at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He is now doubtful for the 2nd T20I against England.

England kept the five-match T20 series alive by defeating India by 26 runs in the third match. Despite early sparks from Abhishek Sharma, India's batting faltered. England set a target of 172 runs, and excellent bowling performances from Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse restricted India to 145/9.

India ride on Abhishek Sharma's 34-ball 79 and a clinical display from bowlers as the hosts beat England by 7 wickets in the first T20I. India take 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma has given a good account of himself early in his T20I career. His aggressive batting style has earned him quite a reputation across the globe.

Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering fifty off 20 balls, the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is against England. Coached by Yuvraj Singh, he led India to a successful chase of 133 runs at Eden Gardens with a rapid 79 off 34 deliveries,

Abhishek Sharma, the star of India's recent seven-wicket triumph over England in the T20I series opener, has praised mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy for his pivotal role in the team's victory. Despite his own impressive performance, Sharma attributed much of the success to Chakravarthy's strategic gameplay.

Abhishek Sharma deserves a longer rope in the T20I side, said spinner Piyush Chawla after the batter's incredible 79-run knock against England. Abhishek lit up the Eden Gardens in the 1st T20I match vs England and scored a match winning innings laced with 8 sixes and 5 boundaries.

India's rising batting sensation Abhishek Sharma credited his match-winning knock against England in the first T20I to the unwavering support of coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. At the post-match press conference, Sharma expressed gratitude for their encouragement during his challenging phase.