A viral celebration on the cricket turf has captivated fans worldwide as rising batting powerhouse Abhishek Sharma marked his historic 30-ball century against Afghanistan by dropping to the pitch in a serene, seated meditative posture. The explosive left-hander dismantled the Afghan bowling lineup at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, hammering an astounding 108 runs laced with 11 towering sixes and 9 boundaries at an eye-popping strike rate of 317.65. Breaking silence on the viral spiritual gesture, the cricketer’s father and childhood mentor, Rajkumar Sharma, revealed the unseen discipline, early morning spiritual routines, and tunnel-vision dedication that powered the historic knock.
4 AM Meditation and Treating the Pitch as Sacred Ground: Father Shares Winning Routine
Speaking to news agency PTI, Rajkumar Sharma shared that the iconic celebration was a direct reflection of Abhishek’s inner mindfulness and unwavering spiritual grounding. He revealed that his son awakens diligently at 4:00 AM every single morning to meditate, a habit that keeps his mental clarity intact amid high-pressure international matches. Describing his son’s obsession with cricket, the proud father noted that the 24-year-old often declined family invitations to visit home simply to ensure his batting drills remained uninterrupted. Emphasizing that devotion to hard work brings divine rewards, Rajkumar highlighted that Abhishek views the cricket field with the utmost reverence, equating the turf to a holy Gurudwara where sincere devotion never goes unrewarded.
Record-Shattering Acceleration: 16-Ball Fifty Followed by a 14-Ball Blast to Three Figures
Abhishek’s assault featured calculated geometric destruction, blitzing his opening half-century in just 16 balls before racing from 50 to 100 in an unbelievable 14 deliveries. The feat officially shattered the all-time ICC Full Member record for the fastest T20I century previously held by Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza (33 balls), while also obliterating Rohit Sharma’s long-standing national record of 35 deliveries. While Sharma and opening partner Sanju Samson propelled India to a commanding 142 runs within the initial 10 overs, the Indian middle order witnessed a late-innings deceleration, collecting only 79 runs across the final 10 overs after Shivam Dube departed at 186 in the 16th over. Nevertheless, Abhishek’s individual brilliance was enough to orchestrate a 127-run thrashing and complete a flawless 3-0 series sweep.