Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Abhishek Sharma’s Meditative Celebration Follows Record T20I Century
Abhishek Sharma scored 100 runs in a cricket match against Afghanistan.
This was a record-breaking performance in a T20I match.
After reaching 100, he took off his helmet and sat quietly in a meditation pose.
His father said Abhishek sees the cricket ground as a special place for thanking God.
Abhishek’s father was at the stadium but did not see the celebration live.
He later watched it on television and social media.
Abhishek’s mentor, Yuvraj Singh, has also helped him practice yoga and meditation.
India won all three matches in the series, and Abhishek received two awards.
Abhishek Sharma scored a record-breaking T20I century against Afghanistan in Delhi on Thursday.
After reaching 100, Sharma removed his helmet and meditated cross-legged on the ground.
His father, Rajkumar Sharma, said the gesture expressed gratitude because Abhishek views the cricket ground as a Gurdwara.
Sharma’s mentor, Yuvraj Singh, has influenced his discipline, resilience, yoga and meditation practices.
India won the series 3-0, while Sharma received Player of the Match and Player of the Series honours.
- Who
- Abhishek Sharma, India, Afghanistan, Rajkumar Sharma and Yuvraj Singh.
- What
- Abhishek Sharma scored a record-breaking T20I century and celebrated by meditating on the field.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The celebration was described as an expression of gratitude, reflecting Sharma’s belief that the cricket ground is like a Gurdwara.
- Match format
- T20I cricket
- Opponent
- Afghanistan
- Venue
- Delhi
- Series result
- India won 3-0
- Awards
- Player of the Match and Player of the Series
- Celebration
- Sharma meditated cross-legged after reaching his century
- Mentor
- Yuvraj Singh