Abhishek Sharma Makes Huge Sacrifice, Misses Sister’s Wedding To Play For Indian Team

Just days after winning the Player of the Tournament (POTM) award in the 2025 Asia Cup as India won the tournament under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, Abhishek Sharma was back to action on Friday (October 3) as India-A played Australia-A at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, as he made a big person sacrifice.The match of the Shreyas Iyer-led side is taking place on the same day as his sister was tying the knot with businessman Lovish Oberoi in Amritsar, which is their hometown. After the wedding was completed, Komal spoke to the media and admitted she missed Abhishek.”It feels amazing. This is such a great day for me, I am tying the knot today. I am very happy and excited. I am missing my brother,” said Komal.Related News | Kuldeep Yadav 10/10, Shubman Gill 3, Sanju Samson 5: Indian Players’ Report Card In Asia Cup 2025Explained: Why Arshdeep Singh Is Not Playing India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 FinalWhy Did Abhishek Sharma Not Attend Sister’s Wedding?Abhishek was one of four Indian Asia Cup 2025 stars who were named in the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team for the second and third one-day matches against Australia A alongside Tilak Varma, Harshit Rana, and Arshdeep Singh. Abhishek posted pictures of attending her sister’s haldi function but was in Kanpur on the day of the wedding. Later after the match finished, Abhishek posted a story on Instagram to congratulate the newlywed couple and posted a picture of a video call with them. Related News | Hardik Pandya OUT, Jasprit Bumrah IN: India’s Likely Playing XI For Asia Cup Final Against PakistanThe star opener has not emerged as a contender to be part of the Indian ODI team after his impressive display in T20Is, where he has shattered the record books. Also Read: Tilak Varma Once Again Arrests India’s Collapse; Stuns Australia After Thrashing PakistanHowever, Abhishek had a forgettable outing as he was dismissed for a golden duck by Will Sutherland as India suffered a collapse and found themselves at 16-3. However, half-centuries from Tilak Varma (94) and Riyan Parag helped put 246 on the board.A rain break saw Australia-A’s target reduced to 160 in 25 overs, which they chased down with 50 balls to spare and sealed a nine-wicket win to level the series 1-1.