"Vo to Krishan Kanhaiya hai" - Abhishek Sharma's mother spills the beans

The India–Pakistan rivalry has always been cricket’s biggest stage, and in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash, a new hero emerged. Abhishek Sharma, India’s rising star, didn’t just play a good innings, he delivered a statement knock. His 74 runs off just 39 balls not only earned him the Player of the Match award but also set the tone for India’s emphatic win against Pakistan. For a player still carving his legacy, this performance felt like a turning point, the kind of innings fans talk about years later.

But while the stadium roared and social media exploded, the most emotional reactions came from his own home. Speaking after the match, Abhishek’s mother, Manju Sharma, and younger sister, Komal Sharma, shared the pride, joy, and memories that framed this milestone moment.

A Mother’s Pride: “He’s Made for This Stage”

For Manju Sharma, the moment was overwhelming yet affirming. Watching her son dominate against Pakistan, India’s fiercest rival, was not just about cricket, it was about years of hard work, discipline, and sacrifice.

“We are so proud of him. He deserves this moment, he’s made for it,” she said with a smile, her voice carrying equal parts relief and pride. “Abhishek is not just making us proud, he’s making India proud.”

She also reflected on his childhood, how Abhishek has always been mischievous, referring to him as 'Krishan-Kanhaiya'. According to her, Abhishek’s love for cricket started early, but so did his determination to excel at whatever he set his mind to.

A Sister’s Excitement: “We Screamed When He Hit That First Six!”

Komal Sharma, Abhishek’s younger sister, couldn’t contain her excitement. For her, the innings was nothing short of fireworks.

“He hit a six on the very first ball, we were screaming with joy!” she recalled, laughing. “Honestly, we’ve gotten used to these performances now.”

This was only the second time Komal had watched her brother play live, the first being his record-breaking 135 against England. “And now this? Back-to-back fireworks,” she said, underlining just how consistent her brother has become on the big stage.

In a country where every innings is scrutinized and every player compared to legends, Abhishek Sharma’s rise feels refreshingly organic. A blistering knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 has now stamped him as more than just a prospect; he’s a match-winner.

For his family, though, it remains about the boy they’ve always known: disciplined, determined, and ready to take on the world.