Rising India star Abhishek Sharma returned home on Tuesday after a scintillating performance at the Asia Cup 2025, where he finished as the player of the tournament. The 25-year-old left-handed batter amassed 314 runs at a strike rate of 200, finishing as the highest run-getter as India lifted the trophy.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Abhishek played a pivotal role as an opener, consistently providing India with rapid-fire starts and hitting three half-centuries in the tournament. Upon his arrival from the UAE, he was greeted by a throng of fans and photographers at the airport. When asked about his Player-of-the-Tournament trophy, Abhishek responded with his characteristic modesty and humor, leaving the crowd smiling.
The youngster, who first gained attention as part of India’s 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup-winning squad under Prithvi Shaw, has quickly cemented his reputation as one of India’s most explosive young talents. WATCH: Abhishek Sharma returns home with Yuvraj SinghReflecting on his Asia Cup exploits, Abhishek had earlier said in post-match presser: “…we had a plan that we want to play a game, that we have to show intent from the first ball. So that was my plan, I worked really hard on that. And if you’re playing like this, you need special support from your coach and captain. I think that was the one thing I was getting from them throughout the tournament… if I do well, if I get that impact, and it’s for my team, my team should win.”The young star also shared a glimpse of India’s post-tournament celebrations on social media, posting a candid photo with his mentor, Yuvraj Singh, on the flight back from Dubai. The caption read simply: “No Caption Needed.”In the image, Abhishek is seen holding the Player-of-the-Tournament trophy, beaming with pride alongside Yuvraj Singh. The photo captured a rare and heartfelt moment of camaraderie following India’s thrilling five-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the final at Dubai International Stadium.With his Asia Cup heroics and growing international experience, Abhishek Sharma is increasingly being seen as one of India’s brightest young prospects.
