Abhishek Sharma Recalls Yuvraj Singh's Iconic 6 Sixes Ahead of South Africa T20I Series
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has fondly recalled the unforgettable moment of Yuvraj Singh's six sixes in an over during the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 ahead of the T20I series against South Africa. As Abhishek landed in Durban for the upcoming series against the Proteas, he shared how Yuvraj’s historic feat inspired him.
A Dream Come True
Abhishek Sharma revealed that stepping into Kingsmead, Durban, and reliving memories associated with the iconic sixes is a moment of personal pride:
"I've come here for the first time but when I saw it for the first time on TV and now I'm here so it's a dream come true."
Abhishek recalled the famous game against England, where Yuvraj became the first international cricketer to hit six sixes in a T20I over, scoring 58 runs in just 16 balls with three fours and seven sixes. This remarkable performance led India to a total of 218/4 and secured a vital win in a must-win clash.
Inspired by Yuvraj Singh
Abhishek spoke candidly about his inspiration from Yuvraj's feat, emphasizing how the moment stayed with him:
"I was inspired by Yuvraj Singh's 6-sixes during the T20 World Cup 2007... It's a great memory."
He further reminisced about the excitement back home:
"I was watching the game with my family at home. When we won that game, my entire colony came out and we celebrated the victory."
Abhishek added that the journey of arriving at Kingsmead itself felt surreal, as his dream to play at the same venue where Yuvraj had his magical moment came full circle.
Making Yuvraj Proud
Abhishek expressed his hope that Yuvraj Singh would watch him in action for the Indian team and that he would make the cricket legend proud:
"I'm sure he will watch the game too, and it will be a dream for me because I got inspired by watching him play here. I will try my best and make him proud."
Abhishek's emotional connection to the venue and the memory underlines the legacy Yuvraj has left in Indian cricket.
T20I Series Details
The four-match T20I series between India and South Africa will feature the following venues:
- 1st T20I - Kingsmead Cricket Stadium, Durban (November 8)
- 2nd T20I - St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth (November 10)
- 3rd T20I - SuperSport Park, Centurion (November 13)
- 4th T20I - Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg (November 15)
India's T20I Squad
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson
- Rinku Singh
- Tilak Varma
- Jitesh Sharma
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ramandeep Singh
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Avesh Khan
- Yash Dayal
South Africa's T20I Squad
- Aiden Markram
- Ottneil Baartman
- Gerald Coetzee
- Donovan Ferreira
- Reeza Hendricks
- Marco Jansen
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Patrick Kruger
- Keshav Maharaj
- David Miller
- Mihlali Mpongwana
- Nqaba Peter
- Ryan Rickelton
- Andile Simelane
- Lutho Sipamla
- Tristan Stubbs
A Full-Circle Moment
Abhishek Sharma's journey from watching Yuvraj Singh's iconic moment on television to stepping onto the same ground at Kingsmead for a high-profile international series represents the inspiring power of cricketing dreams and legacy.
As the four-match series begins, all eyes will be on Abhishek to make his own mark while paying homage to the legend that inspired his journey.
Can Abhishek create his own magical moment at Kingsmead? Only time will tell. ✨
