IPL 2026: Making reels is not your job, Abhishek Sharma got strict instructions, the veteran said do not take cricket lightly

News India Live, Digital Desk: There are only a few hours left for the excitement of IPL 2026 to begin, but for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star opener Abhishek Sharma, this season has started with a warning. Indian cricket legend and Abhishek’s mentor Yuvraj Singh has given a strong message to the young batsman and advised him to remain disciplined. Yuvraj has said in clear words that the real job of a cricketer is to score runs on the field, not to make ‘reels’ on social media. Yuvraj Singh’s ‘Class’: Focus on cricket, not on showmanship. Abhishek Sharma, who caught everyone’s attention with his stormy strike rate in IPL 2024, has been in the news for some time for his off-field activities. Strict advice: Yuvraj Singh has given a Said in a recent interview, “Abhishek is a great talent, but he needs to understand that with success comes responsibility. I called him and clearly told him that making reels is not your main profession. Your job is to swing the bat and make your team win.” Don’t take cricket lightly: Yuvraj further said that many young players get lost in the world of glamor after one or two good seasons. He warned that if Abhishek does not show seriousness towards the game, then the path of returning to Team India may be difficult for him. SRH’s ‘Trump Card’: Will Abhishek be able to repeat the magic of 2024? This time also the Sunrisers Hyderabad team is heavily dependent on the pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. Performance of 2024: Last season, Abhishek had scored 484 runs in 16 matches at a tremendous strike rate of 204.22, which included 42 sixes. Practice condition: Abhishek was seen sweating profusely during the ongoing practice session at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The effect of Yuvraj’s scolding is clearly visible on his practice, where he is focusing more on his technique rather than long shots. Clash with RCB on March 28: Agnipariksha’s turnAbhishek Sharma and his team SRH’s first match is against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 28, 2026 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Big match: On one hand, there is the return to form of Virat Kohli (who recently On the other hand, Abhishek Sharma has scored runs at a strike rate of 236 in the practice match. On the other hand, Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive batting. Selectors’ eyes: With the T20 World Cup being near, the selectors will have their eyes on Abhishek’s performance. Yuvraj believes that if Abhishek scores 500+ runs this season, he will become a sure contender for Team India. Abhishek Sharma: IPL career at a glance