India's latest batting sensation, Abhishek Sharma, celebrated his 23rd birthday on Wednesday, September 4. Known for his explosive batting, the young opener received several birthday wishes, but one stood out from the rest. His mentor and World Cup-winning former all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh, took to social media to share a heartfelt birthday message that came with a touch of humor and some valuable advice.

Yuvraj’s advice turned birthday message

Yuvraj Singh, known for his candid nature, shared a throwback video to extend his birthday wishes to Abhishek. In the clip, Yuvraj can be seen imparting crucial advice to the young cricketer during a training session. His key message: keep the ball down and avoid risky lofted shots. However, the video hilariously captures Abhishek completely ignoring the advice, consistently sending the ball out of the park with effortless sixes.

Frustrated but amused, Yuvraj used this moment to remind Abhishek of the importance of taking singles, adding a playful touch to his public birthday greeting. The video, a lighthearted display of their mentor-student bond, quickly gained traction on social media.

"Happy birthday sir Abhishek. Hope you take as many singles this year as many as you knock out of the park. Keep putting in the hard work! loads of love and wishes for a great year ahead!" Yuvraj wrote in his message on Wednesday.

Happy birthday sir Abhishek 🙏🏻 🎂 hope you take as many singles this year as many as you knock out of the park 🤪 Keep putting in the hard work! loads of love and wishes for a great year ahead! ❤️ @IamAbhiSharma4 pic.twitter.com/Y56tQ2jGHk

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 4, 2024

Abhishek’s six-hitting spree in training session

In the video, Yuvraj’s repeated attempts to get Abhishek to keep the ball grounded are met with Abhishek’s unrelenting six-hitting spree. Despite Yuvraj’s advice, the young opener continues to loft the ball out of the park, showcasing the very batting skills that have made him a rising star in Indian cricket.

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Yuvraj’s message was more than just a birthday wish—it was a light reminder of the balance between aggression and caution in the game. The humorous exchange between the two cricketers highlights their strong mentor-mentee relationship, with Abhishek continuing to evolve under Yuvraj's guidance, albeit in his own powerful style.