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: Now only a few hours are left for the excitement of IPL 2026 to begin, but the star opener of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Abhishek Sharma This season has started with a warning. Indian cricket legend and former mentor of Abhishek 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 and not to make ‘reels’ on social media.

Yuvraj Singh’s ‘class’: Focus on cricket, not showmanship

Abhishek Sharma, who grabbed everyone’s attention with his explosive strike rate in IPL 2024, has been in the news for some time now for his off-field activities.

Strict advice: Yuvraj Singh 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, it may be difficult for him to make a comeback in Team India.

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.

2024 performance: Last season, Abhishek appeared in 16 matches. 204.22 Scored 484 runs at a tremendous strike rate, which included 42 sixes.

Practice status: Abhishek was seen sweating profusely during the ongoing practice session at the 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 turn

First match of Abhishek Sharma and his team SRH 28 March 2026 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Big competition: On one hand, there is the return to form of Virat Kohli (who scored runs at a strike rate of 236 in the recent practice match), on the other hand, the aggressive batting of Abhishek Sharma.

Selectors’ eyes: With the T20 World Cup around the corner, the selectors will be keeping an eye on Abhishek’s performance. Yuvraj believes that if Abhishek is successful this season 500+ runs If he makes it, he will become a sure contender for Team India.

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