NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma put on a show in IPL 2026, remaining unbeaten on 135 as Sunrisers Hyderabad steamrolled Delhi Capitals. The innings itself was special, but it was his light-hearted, heartfelt moment after the match\u2014directed toward his father\u2014that left a lasting impression on everyone in the ground.<\/p>\n
After finishing with the unbeaten triple-figure knock, Abhishek asked the broadcasters for a small favour. He said he wanted one of the cameras to keep cutting to his father so that viewers could see his reactions in real time. \u201cNext time, I just want one of the cameras to go to him and see his reaction. It\u2019s going to be really fun,\u201d Abhishek said. He also described the bond they share while he plays: \u201cIt\u2019s incredible how I always look at him and he\u2019s always looking at me, giving me instructions. That also helps me a bit. And of course, it\u2019s always special to perform in front of parents and friends as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Abhishek then opened up about how long his father has been part of his cricketing journey. He said his father has had a ringside role for years, including from their under-12 days. \u201cTo be very honest, I don\u2019t know how since U-12 days my dad\u2019s been sitting next to the screen. Even in Hyderabad, he\u2019s always sitting there. And whenever I\u2019m on the non-striker end, he tells me how to play. So it\u2019s still going on,\u201d he explained, underlining how the guidance continues to shape his decisions at the crease.<\/p>\n
His father\u2014seated close to the sightscreen\u2014witnessed the latest chapter of that support as Abhishek tore into the Delhi attack with confident, fearless strokeplay. The innings carried an entertainment factor throughout, and the crowd responded as he controlled the tempo and kept finding boundaries.<\/p>\n
Abhishek also pointed to the role of the team environment in helping him grow. He stressed that backing from the leadership has made a difference, especially in the way the side approaches games. \u201cYou have to have the backing from the captain and the coach\u2026 the environment we had in Sunrisers in 2024 was a game-changer,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
On his batting approach, he explained that the start of the chase or innings (as SRH set up their plan) felt measured, prompting a shift in strategy. \u201cThe way we started, I felt we had a plan\u2026 it was a bit slow, so we had to re-plan. I just wanted to entertain the crowd,\u201d Abhishek added.<\/p>\n
He then spoke about his celebrations, including the widely recognised \u201cL\u201d gesture. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing this L celebration for quite long. It\u2019s just love for the stadium, the way they support us throughout all the tournament and all the games, even back at the hotel as well. It\u2019s just, I want to contribute from my side. I want to show some love to them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Abhishek also mentioned that his newer celebration came after a rare milestone: he managed to bat through until the 20th over, something he seemed proud to have achieved on the night.<\/p>\n
Finally, Abhishek dedicated the innings to his family, with special mention of his sister, who was unable to attend because she was unwell. With solid support from his teammates, his 135* helped SRH reach 242\/2 and convert the dominant performance into a convincing 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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