Brian Lara Reveals Abhishek Sharma's 'Special' Ambition to Secure India Test Spot

Indian batting sensation Abhishek Sharma, currently ranked as the ICC's number one T20I batter, harbors a strong desire to play Test cricket for India, according to West Indies legend Brian Lara. Lara, who mentored Sharma during his time with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), praised the 23-year-old's talent, noting similarities in his batting attributes—such as bat speed and hitting through the line—to veteran Yuvraj Singh.

Lara emphasized that Sharma's ambition to succeed in the longest format, despite his immense success in T20s, is "very special" and speaks volumes about his commitment to the game. Sharma recently had a successful Asia Cup 2025 campaign, where he was named Player of the Tournament, demonstrating his explosive white-ball capabilities. His focus on First-Class cricket, where he has tallied over 1000 runs, shows he is actively working towards his red-ball dream.