Abhishek Sharma on Team India Dressing Room: During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, reports emerged suggesting that the atmosphere in Team India’s dressing room was not right, with players appearing different. However, recently, Abhishek Sharma praised the atmosphere in Team India’s dressing room, which has led to these reports being considered incorrect.

After scoring a brilliant fifty in the first T20I match against England, Abhishek Sharma stated that he had never experienced such a positive atmosphere in the team before.

Abhishek Thanks Coach Gambhir and Captain Surya for his performance

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma gave full credit to coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav after playing his explosive innings. The 24-year-old had been under pressure following questions about his place on the international T20 stage. However, his recent form in the last few matches has cleared those doubts.

Abhishek’s Recent Performances and Role in India’s Victory

Abhishek Sharma played a crucial role in India’s success. After scoring a half-century in Centurion, he followed up with a quick-fire 26 runs. In the first T20I against England in 2025, he scored an impressive 79 runs off 34 balls, helping India chase down the target of 133 runs easily. Before this match, there were concerns about whether Abhishek would retain his spot in the top order.

Praise for Gambhir and Surya’s Guidance

Speaking on his form, Abhishek Sharma acknowledged the supportive role of the team management. He said, “I think as a batsman, if you’re not performing well for 4-5 matches, it crosses your mind. But I had earlier mentioned that the coach and captain have managed the players, even when I wasn’t performing well.”

Abhishek on the Environment in the Dressing Room

Abhishek also praised the team’s atmosphere, saying, “The freedom given to us as youngsters by the captain (Suryakumar Yadav) and the coach (Gambhir) is tremendous. I’ve never seen an environment like this where we can express ourselves and play our shots freely from the first ball.”

Abhishek’s Plan Against England

When asked about his strategy for his match-winning knock, Abhishek revealed that his plan was simple. “I just played like I do in the IPL. I practiced my trigger movement before the match, knowing England’s bowlers would bowl short and test my patience. I executed the plan very well.”