On Sunday, September 21, defending champions India once again thrashed Pakistan, registering a dominating six-wicket win in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Coming into the game after finishing at the top of Group A standings, India continued their winning streak as they eye record ninth title in the Asia Cup 2025.
After restricting Pakistan to 171/5 in 20 overs, Abhishek Sharma (74) and Shubman Gill (47) stitched a 105-run stand for the opening wicket. Thereafter a 19-ball unbeaten 30 from Tilak Varma helped the side chase the total in 18.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma, who innings saw him hit 11 boundaries was awarded the Player of the Match. Despite his blistering knock, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag shared a piece of advice for the young batter.
Yuvraj Singh reacts to Virender Sehwag’s advice for Abhishek Sharma; refers to Sehwag as “great man”
Speaking on Sony Sports Network with Abhishek Sharma, Sehwag said, “Many congratulations for your innings. But I would like to say that jab sattar par pahunch jao to hundred miss mat karo (When you cross the 70-run mark, don’t miss out on a hundred). Great Sunil Gavaskar had told me this.” "Because when you will look back at these moments after retirement, you will regret getting out on 70s and 80s. These opportunities don’t come often. So, when it’s your day, try to remain unbeaten and finish the game for your team," Sehwag added.
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However, hours after the broadcasters shared the video, Abhishek Sharma’s mentor and former India all-rounder Yuvraj SIngh dropped a heartfelt message. Although in the video Gaurav Kapoor had said of Yuvraj Singh calling Abhishek Sharma in some minutes, the former Indian all-rounder dropped a comment which read, “The great man said it ! No need for me to say”.
While India sits comfortably at the top of the Super Four standings with a +0.689 net run rate, they will next take on Bangladesh on Wednesday, September 24 in the Super Fours.
