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[Saba Sports News] In the current IPL 2024 season, the duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have been formidable, significantly impacting other teams’ performances. Abhishek recently shared that Travis Head, the Australian international, is his favorite teammate. He expressed his admiration for Head, noting the valuable insights he gains by spending time with him to better understand his approach to the game.
Moreover, Abhishek credits his cricketing aspirations to his idol, Yuvraj Singh. He recalled being inspired by Yuvraj’s performance in the T20 World Cup 2007, particularly the famous six sixes against Stuart Broad. Yuvraj’s pivotal role in India’s 2011 ODI World Cup victory further fueled his passion for cricket. “I was inspired to play cricket since the T20 World Cup 2007, when Yuvraj smashed those six sixes and later won the World Cup 2011 for India, securing the Player of the Series title. This is how my cricketing journey started,” Abhishek revealed in a video shared by Sunrisers Hyderabad on their social media.
Abhishek also mentioned that IPL 2024 holds a special place for him as his family attends every match, and he has grown fond of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. “This year, my family is coming for every match; it is special to me and a proud moment for me. Also, the Hyderabad Stadium (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium) is my new favorite,” he added.
So far, Abhishek has amassed 177 runs in five matches with an impressive strike rate of 208.23. His team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, currently fourth in the points table, aims to consolidate their position with a victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore.