Yuvraj Singh identifies Abhishek Sharma as potential future captain

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has praised the leadership qualities of young opening batter Abhishek Sharma, suggesting he possesses the traits necessary to eventually captain the Indian national team. Singh noted Sharma's ability to mentor younger players in domestic cricket, citing his interactions with emerging talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi as evidence of a mature leadership style.

However, Singh emphasized a significant prerequisite for such a role: Sharma must first gain captaincy experience within the Indian Premier League (IPL) to build the confidence and ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Sharma, who is currently part of the Indian T20 squad on tour in New Zealand, has established himself as a formidable white-ball player since his international debut in July 2024. He has recorded 2,267 runs in 71 matches with a strike rate of 196.61, including four centuries and 14 half-centuries. Singh also expressed surprise regarding Sharma's absence from the Indian ODI squad, advocating for his inclusion based on his consistent performances in limited-overs cricket.