This exciting development comes as Team India, led by Abhishek's domestic teammate and star batter Shubman Gill, prepares for a five-match T20I series Down Under. With senior rested for the tour, the selectors have picked up a squad full of young stars, who have done well domestically. Abhishek Sharma IPL 2024 Stats The 23-year-old cricketer's selection is a testament to his outstanding form in the domestic circuit, where he has been a consistent performer across all formats. His remarkable achievements include scoring 485 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he was named player of the tournament. In the IPL 2024, Sharma shone for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, amassing 484 runs, including three half-centuries and a record-breaking 16-ball fifty. His explosive batting and opening stands with Australia star Travis Head played a big role in SRH's entry into the final, which they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders. Abhishek Sharma Elated With India Call-Up Currently, the left-handed top-order batter is leading the Agri King's Knights in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Trophy, where his team has already reached the semi-finals. Despite these accomplishments, the Amritsar-born cricketer views this national call-up as merely the beginning of his journey. "It's a dream come true for all the players who have been called up to the Indian team," Sharma told FanCode, the official broadcaster of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, immediately after his selection was announced. "I'm very happy. The ultimate goal is obviously to represent the country, and when I go back to my hard work and check all the routines I've followed, finally it's my name there. So, I'm very happy and I think it's just the start for me because the goal is obviously more than that. But I'm really grateful," Sharma added. How Abhishek Sharma Learnt About India Call-Up? The announcement of his selection was a memorable moment, made even more special by its public revelation. "I actually saw it on the big screen; it was there, so I had an idea. Probably as a cricketer, you already know when you've been doing a few good performances, but obviously, when you see yourself on the board in the Indian team, it's always a really great and happy moment." Sharma's inclusion in the national squad highlights his impressive form and dedication. Apart from the Punjab all-rounder, Riyan Parag, Nitish Reddy, and Tushar Deshpande also received their maiden India call-ups following a stellar show in the domestic circuit. They were also impressive in IPL 2024 for their respective franchises and will now be looking to make the opportunities count.