What was Abhishek's reward after the match? A standing ovation from a capacity Eden Gardens aside, praise from his mentor Yuvraj, albeit in a cheeky way.

Well played sir, top knock' - Yuvraj Singh praises Abhishek Sharma after smashing 20-ball fifty against England in Kolkata (Photo Source- Getty Images) India’s young opener, Abhishek Sharma, stole the spotlight in the first T20I against England at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens,

Following a varied beginning to his international cricket journey, Abhishek Sharma proved the selection committee, along with Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav's unwavering confidence in him, during the first T20I match between India and England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday,

India has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England's cricketers in Kolkata.

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh who coached Abhishek Sharma praised his student after his 79 off 34 hard-hitting knock against England in Kolkata.

Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering fifty off 20 balls, the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is against England. Coached by Yuvraj Singh, he led India to a successful chase of 133 runs at Eden Gardens with a rapid 79 off 34 deliveries,

Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance in the first T20I against England on Wednesday, smashing a blistering 20-ball half-century while hitting the most sixes by an Indian in a T20I run chase,

Abhishek Sharma thanked captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir for providing him and other youngsters with the freedom.

Abhishek Sharma's explosive knock of 79 runs off just 34 balls dismantled England's bowling attack, guiding India to a dominant victory. Chasing the 132-run target with ease, India wrapped up the match in under 13 overs with 7 wickets in hand.