Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja has credited Rohit Sharma for setting the template that has caused the meteoric rise of Abhishek Sharma in T20Is. Following the victory in the T20 World Cup, Rohit and Virat Kohli retired from the Indian team, while Abhishek made his debut.

Since then, Abhishek has amassed 596 runs with a strike rate of 195.40 and an average of 33.11 in 19 games. In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, Abhishek Sharma has made 61 runs in two games, in 29 balls, with a strike rate of 210.34. He has hammered 6 fours and 5 sixes so far.

Jadeja asserted that young batters like Abhishek have been able to carry out the motto of attacking right away because of Rohit's altruistic style in white-ball cricket.

“He (Abhishek Sharma) is a dominating player. What I will add is that the entire team has played a role in his success because to accept that we will play in this manner, Rohit Sharma originated this. He isn’t here, but he has this habit.

Otherwise, the way he got out, two years ago, six years ago, or even 10 years ago, he may have been questioned for scoring 30 runs and getting out. The point is that only if he looks to hit can he get out. The confidence that he is getting, the team appreciating him for his style of play, and the eighth batter in the team are allowing him to bat in this manner,” Jadeja said on Sony Sports.

Abhishek Nayar disclosed the southpaw's greater appetite for cricket. According to Nayar, Abhishek Sharma travels to various locations to play cricket and gain experience.

“He goes everywhere to play matches. When he is not playing for India, whether it is in Delhi or Dehradun or Rajasthan or Mumbai, wherever there is cricket happening, wherever there is a ground, wherever he can get a chance, Abhishek Sharma goes there to practice. He’s not got the talent, but he is also diligent. The mindset to become a cricketer is most important to him,” said Nayar.

All eyes will be on Abhishek Sharma when India takes on Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage match on September 21.