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'The only goal I have is to win trophies' - Abhishek Sharma on his individual mindset

India’s explosive T20 opener Abhishek Sharma has made it clear that personal records are not his driving force—only trophies matter. The 26-year-old, who led Punjab to their first-ever Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in 2024 (finishing as Player of the Series), has since cemented his place in the national team, contributing to India’s 2025 Asia Cup win, their 2026 T20 World Cup triumph, and a gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.

Sharma’s mindset shifted during Punjab’s domestic campaign, where he prioritized impact over individual milestones, a philosophy he’s carried into international cricket. His latest heroics included a match-defining 61 off 28 against Pakistan in the Asian Games final, underscoring his belief that a batter’s true role is to deliver when it counts—not chase statistics.

With India set to face the West Indies in a five-match T20I series starting October 7 at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, Sharma’s focus remains unwavering: help his team win, regardless of personal tallies.

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