Overview
- India confirmed Abhishek Sharma in the T20I squad for the five-match Australia tour that begins on October 29, with Suryakumar Yadav captaining and Shubman Gill as vice-captain.
- Sharma topped the Asia Cup 2025 scoring charts with 314 runs in seven innings, earned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September, and reached a record 931 T20I rating points.
- Pre-tour training footage showed Sharma working on batting and match simulations alongside mentor Yuvraj Singh, underscoring focused preparation for Australian conditions.
- Sharma shared Diwali celebrations with family, including a Laxmi puja at home, and posted a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar with the caption “Shukar.”
- A widely shared video captured Sharma launching a rocket firecracker during Diwali, while AB de Villiers publicly backed his game to thrive on Australia’s bounce.