Delhi: Abhishek Sharma’s name has become a cause of fear for bowlers around the world today. From IPL 2024 to international cricket, Abhishek surprised everyone with his fierce batting. However, despite this brilliant batting, he also got scolded from his mentor Yuvraj Singh. Even after making a fifty in a match of IPL 2024, Yuvraj had talked about ‘beating Abhishek with slippers’. Now the reason behind this strict response has been told by Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj Singh himself.
Yuvraj’s strict comment
In IPL 2024, there was a match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad on 27 March. In this match, Abhishek Sharma scored 63 runs from only 23 balls, including seven sixes and three fours. His banging innings was appreciated by all. However, his mentor Yuvraj Singh threatened to beat him with slippers despite this innings.
After Abhishek’s dismissal, Yuvraj posted on the social media platform x, “Wow sir Abhishek Wow! Amazing innings, but what amazing shot to be out. The ghosts of the latch do not believe in the words, now special slippers are waiting for you.”
Waah sir abhishek waah 👏🏻 great innings but what a splendid shot to get out on! Laaton ke bhoot baaton se nahi maante! Special 🩴 waiting for you now @IAMABHISARMA4
Great knock by klassy #Klaasen, #SRHVMI #IPL2024– Yuvraj Singh (@Yuvstrong12) March 27, 2024
Yograj Singh revealed
The reason behind Yuvraj’s strict reaction, his father Yograj Singh recently revealed in a podcast. He told that when Abhishek started practice, he told Yuvraj that if Abhishek’s nightlife (fun) is controlled, he can become a very good player. Yograj said, “Yuvraj did not let Abhishek move around and the slippers came from here.” Yograj also said that sometimes strictness is necessary to control the wild horse, and Yuvraj did exactly the same.
Even after making a fifty in a match of IPL 2024, Yuvraj Singh had talked about beating Abhishek Sharma with slippers. Now his father Jograj Singh has given the reason behind this.https://t.co/hhdrzkelcy
– Lallantop Sports (@Lallantopsports) March 27, 2025
Trying to live up to expectations
Abhishek Sharma himself spoke about this. On 2 February 2025, he scored 135 runs while batting brilliantly against England at the Wankhede Stadium. During this time, he proved his ability by scoring 50 runs in just 17 balls and a century in 37 balls. After this innings, Abhishek hoped that now his mentor Yuvraj Singh will be happy. He said, “Yuvi Paji will probably be happy today. He always wanted me to batd till the 15th-20th over, and I tried to do the same.”
Well Played @IAMABHISARMA4That’s where I want to see you! 🔥 proud of you 👊🏻 👊#INDVSENG
– Yuvraj Singh (@Yuvstrong12) February 2, 2025
Yuvraj Singh’s expectations
Yuvraj Singh always wanted Abhishek to spend more and more time at the crease and play explosive innings, not just a small innings. In that match against England, Abhishek fully lived a long and effective innings, meeting Yuvraj’s expectations. After this, Abhishek continues to remain as oppressed in the T20 team with Team India and is also doing well.
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