Abhishek Sharma

International career

Abhishek Sharma has grown into a reliable cricketer, progressing from youth cricket to the international stage. His journey is marked by key achievements and performances that highlight his skill and determination.

• 2016: Led the Indian Under-19 team in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup held in Sri Lanka.
• 2017: Captained the Indian Under-19 team in a Youth ODI series against England. The team secured a 3-1 victory at home.
• 2018: Represented India in all matches of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and scored 50 runs in the quarterfinal against Bangladesh.
• 2024: Made a T20I debut for India on July 6 against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club. Although dismissed for a duck in his first match, scored a stunning century in the second T20I the following day, achieving the milestone in just 46 balls.
• 2025: Opened the innings for India with Sanju Samson during the second T20I against England on January 25.

Leagues Participation

Abhishek Sharma has been actively involved in franchise cricket, primarily through the Indian Premier League (IPL). His consistent performances in the league have made him a valuable player.

Domestic career

Abhishek Sharma has shown consistent performance in domestic cricket across different formats.

In the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy during the 2015–16 season, he scored a century in his debut match. By the end of the tournament, he had accumulated 1,200 runs at an average of 109.09.

His progression continued with the Under-19 team in the 2016–17 Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he became a dependable player for Punjab.

In first-class cricket, Sharma debuted for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy on October 6, 2017. He played a key role in Punjab's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory during the 2023–24 season. In that campaign, he scored 485 runs across ten innings, achieving two centuries and three fifties, and maintained a strike rate of 192.46.

In List A cricket, Sharma’s performances have been notable. During the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he delivered consistent results. On February 28, 2021, he broke records by hitting the fastest century by an Indian in List A matches, reaching 100 runs in just 42 balls against Madhya Pradesh.

Records and achievements

Abhishek Sharma has earned multiple awards and set many records in his cricket career. His performances have been outstanding in both domestic and international cricket. Below is a summary of his achievements:

Personal life

Abhishek Sharma keeps his personal life fairly private but has shared a few details about his hobbies and lifestyle.