Overview

• India defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch a record-extending ninth Asia Cup T20 title in Dubai.
• Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 315 runs in seven matches with three fifties, as confirmed by the BCCI.
• Sharma received a Haval H9 SUV and a $15,000 cash prize, and a video of him celebrating in the car with opening partner Shubman Gill drew wide social media attention.
• He shared a return-flight photo holding the award beside mentor Yuvraj Singh, with Yuvraj’s playful comment further highlighting their close bond.
• Despite the breakout, Sharma is not in India’s new World Test Championship squad and will turn to domestic Ranji cricket next.