The year 2025 was the year of many new faces in Indian cricket, but there was one name which caught everyone’s attention with its consistent performance. Usually, when the best player of the year is discussed, the names of legends like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli come up, but this time the picture is different.
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named the best Indian cricketer of the year not a senior but a young player. This statement of Ashwin is also special because he is counted among the players who deeply understand the current cricket.
Why is Abhishek Sharma special in Ashwin’s eyes?
While talking on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’, R Ashwin praised explosive batsman Abhishek Sharma. Ashwin said that Abhishek has arrived not just as a player but as the next generation X-factor player of India.
According to Ashwin, “If any one player has performed best for India in 2025, it is Abhishek Sharma. He has changed India’s batting philosophy in the powerplay.” Ashwin also said that he wants to see Abhishek playing in ODI format also.
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive year in T20
For Abhishek Sharma, 2025 has been no less than a dream. He scored 859 runs in 21 matches in T20 International this year, which was the most by any batsman. During this period, his average was 42.95 and strike rate was 193.46, which shows his aggressive batting.
Abhishek (Abhishek Sharma) has so far scored 1115 runs in 33 T20 International matches for India, which includes two centuries and six half-centuries. His highest score has been 135 runs, which has made him a special player in the T20 format.
Also played an important role in Asia Cup 2025
Abhishek Sharma proved himself not only in bilateral series but also in big tournaments. He was the highest run-scorer for India in Asia Cup 2025. He scored 214 runs in 7 matches and his strike rate was 200. By scoring fast runs in important matches, Abhishek laid the foundation of India’s victory and also won the trust of the team management.
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