Dubai: Abhishek Sharma’s family were left both proud and emotional after his run-out dismissal denied the opener a maiden international century in India’s 41-run win over Bangladesh in a Super 4 stage match of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.

His sister, Komal Sharma, admitted they were “a little hurt” by the moment but insisted that “it’s loading, he’s gonna make a century soon”.

“It’s okay, it’s a part of the game to be honest, but yes, today’s dismissal was a little hurtful as it was a run out. But yes, it’s loading, it’s loading, guys, he’s gonna make a century soon,” Komal Sharma, Abhishek’s sister, told IANS after the match.

She added that Abhishek always listens to his mentor Yuvraj Singh, saying, “As sir will say, we have to f

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