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Xtra Time Web Desk: India's young sensation Abhishek Sharma recalled Yuvraj Singh's 6-sixes ahead of the first T20I vs South Africa. With a sharp determination in voice, he promised Yuvraj to make him proud at the venue.

India and South Africa will be back in action for a four-match T20I series starting from November 8 at Kingsmead, Durban. Atriving at the venue for the series opener, Abhishek relived his idol's six sixes against England’s Stuart Broad. 

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The 24-year-old tried to convey his emotions in the most prominent way. He has been heard saying in a video released by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), “I’ve come here for the first time but when I saw it for the first time on TV and now I’m here so it’s a dream come true. I was inspired by Yuvraj Singh’s 6-sixes during the T20 World Cup 2007. On my Day 1 here, I was trying to figure out where all did he hit from which end. Then we all began discussing, he hit first two there and third one was over point and covered all the areas. It’s a great memory."

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Yuvraj's giant mode occurred after having a heated exchange of words with Andrew Flintoff in a must win game against England in the T20 World Cup 2007. Talking about this, Abhishek recalled the celebration he had. “I was watching the game with my family at home. When we won that game my entire colony came out and we celebrated the victory. I never thought then that I will get to come here but I just wanted to play. I’m sure he (Yuvraj Singh) will watch the game too and it will be dream for me because I got inspired by watching him play here. I will try my best and make him proud." He said.

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For a youngster like him, it is definitely a 'dream comes true' moment. Abhishek doesn't want to let this opportunity go easily, he is determined to maximize the moment and live it fully! The young batter will be eager to leave his failures behind and initiate the T20I series with a positive mindset. Will he be able to fulfill his promise! That is the point of interest right now for the cricket fans.