Overview
- Yuvraj Singh told PTI that working closely with Abhishek Sharma over several years taught him what effective coaching and mentorship require.
- He stressed that Abhishek’s recent T20 impact stems from four to five years of preparation rather than a short-term surge.
- Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill trained at Singh’s Chandigarh residence during the COVID-19 lockdown as part of their development.
- Singh rejected comparisons to his father Yograj’s strict style, emphasizing empathy and understanding a young player’s mindset.
- He credited head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav for empowering Abhishek to play freely, drawing a parallel to the support he felt under Gary Kirsten.