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Yuvraj Singh had a special birthday message for Abhishek Sharma on Friday, but it was not just about wishes and praise. The former India all-rounder shared a heartfelt post for Abhishek on Instagram as the young batter turned 26. Along with several pictures of the two, Yuvraj also posted a video that showed the fun side of their relationship.
Yuvraj praised Abhishek for the person he has grown into and said he admired his attitude towards learning from mistakes and working harder.
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“Sir Abhishek its your birthday; what an auspicious day, love the person you have become - sharing and caring to those around you and a leader! Always learning from your failures and willing to put in more hard work each time! Wishing you a year of runs and tons! Lots of love always,” Yuvraj wrote.
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Yuvraj Makes Abhishek Do Sit-Ups
The birthday video also had a rather funny moment.
Yuvraj was seen making Abhishek do sit-ups while holding his ears after the batter played some rash shots during matches. The youngster was then made to promise that he would not repeat the mistake.
The moment gave fans a glimpse into the equation between the two, with Yuvraj playing the role of a mentor while also keeping things light-hearted.
Yuvraj has played an important role in Abhishek’s development over the years. His experience and guidance have helped the left-hander grow into one of India’s most attacking batters in T20 cricket.
Abhishek’s Sister Also Shares Birthday Wish
Abhishek’s elder sister Komal Sharma also posted a birthday message for him on Instagram.
She shared a video and described Abhishek as not just the best brother but also one of the best people she knows.
Komal wished him happiness, success, good health and love, while telling him to continue being the kind-hearted person he is.
Abhishek Has Been A T20 Sensation
Abhishek has built a reputation as one of the most destructive top-order batters in T20 cricket.
He holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batter in T20Is after smashing 135 off 54 balls against England. He also scored 141 off 55 balls for Punjab Kings, which is the second-highest individual IPL score by an Indian batter.
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The left-handed batter has also made a name for himself with his six-hitting ability.
In 2025, Abhishek became the first Indian batter to hit 100 sixes in T20 cricket in a calendar year. He also became the fastest player to reach 100 sixes in T20Is in terms of balls faced.
He has so far scored 1,629 runs in T20Is and 2,379 runs in the IPL. His consistent performances also saw him reach the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings.
Abhishek was part of India’s title-winning campaign at the 2026 T20 World Cup. He had already tasted World Cup success at the Under-19 level when India won the 2018 U-19 World Cup.
Yuvraj’s Legacy With India
Yuvraj remains one of the most celebrated limited-overs cricketers in Indian cricket.
Across a 17-year international career, he played 404 matches and scored 11,778 runs. He was a key member of India’s victorious campaigns at the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup.
Yuvraj was in the form of his life in 2011 and played a crucial role in India's ODI World Cup triumph. He was was named Player of the Tournament.