“Write It Down, You’ll Win Matches for India!” – Yuvraj Singh’s Prophecy for Abhishek Sharma Comes True

During the coronavirus pandemic, as the world grinded to a halt and cricket was forced into closed stadiums, there was one Indian great who saw no reason to halt cricket in fact, it was a perfect time to build the future of cricket. Yuvraj Singh, a two-time World Cup winner, made his farmhouse into a mini-cricketing academy and mentored young players who would one day compete on the grand stage.

One of these players was a young left-handed opener who was inconsistent in the IPL. Yuvraj’s excellent eye for talent watched him like a jeweler would a raw stone. “You’ll be winning matches for India soon” is the prophecy he cast on him, which has now come to fruition. That cricketer is Abhishek Sharma, the explosive opener of the Asia Cup and top run-scorer.

Yuvraj Singh’s Lockdown Camp

Abhishek Sharma said on Gaurav Kapoor’s show, Breakfast with Champions, that Yuvraj Singh’s lockdown camp really changed things for him. He, along with Shubman Gill, Prabhsimran Singh, and Anmolpreet Singh, spent a lot of time learning from Yuvi.

“During the lockdown, we had a camp with him. I was struggling with form, wasn’t even part of the IPL playing XI, while Shubman was already playing for India. I felt left behind. But Yuvi paaji told me he wasn’t preparing me for IPL or state cricket—he was preparing me to win matches for India.”

That single statement redefined Abhishek’s purpose.

Yuvraj’s Comprehensive Guidance

Abhishek additionally shared that the commitment of Yuvraj Singh was not limited to the net sessions only.

Yuvraj used to analyze their batting videos thoroughly. He did closely technical faults with the help of screenshots, comparing the ones that were fixed. Yuvraj was constantly with them, giving them immediate feedback

“No one knows Yuvi paaji goes into such detail. When we practiced five overs, he was right there with us. He never let us slip.”

Yuvraj Singh is remembered not just for his six sixes or World Cup wins, but also for helping other players. Abhishek Sharma is a great example of how Yuvraj’s advice can help someone become a top cricketer.

Now that India has a new batting star, we should remember the person who helped him get there. It looks like Yuvraj’s prediction came true, and this could be just the start for Abhishek Sharma on the world stage.