\"I batted with Shivam Dube\u2019s bat, so thank you, Dube. In the morning, I felt like trying something different. Shubman (Gill) was not around, so I walked up to Dube and picked his bat,\" said Abhishek to reporters in a post-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Apart from dealing with a stomach infection and its aftereffects, Abhishek had struggled through the tournament with just 89 runs in the run-up to the decider. But on Sunday, he turned the tide with a 21-ball 52, including getting his fifty in 18 balls and laid the foundation for India to lift their third Men\u2019s T20 World Cup title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his struggles in the last one month, Abhishek said the backing from his team helped him immensely. \u201cI have been dealing with this phase for the last month after having a dream run for about a year and a half. One thing matters a lot in such situations \u2013 the company you keep.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf the people around you want to help you become better, it makes a big difference. When I was not contributing with the bat, everyone in the team still believed in me. They kept saying, \u2018He will do it\u2019. I never doubted my teammates, coaches or the support staff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe only question I had was why things were not working for me. I believe the environment around you matters a lot. The people around you should motivate you. Everyone goes through tough phases in life, not just in cricket. At that time, the company you keep becomes very important,\u201d he elaborated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf the people around you want to help you become better, it makes a big difference. When I was not contributing with the bat, everyone in the team still believed in me. They kept saying, \u2018He will do it\u2019. I never doubted my teammates, coaches or the support staff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"That doesn\u2019t help the team either. Self-confidence, hard work and helping others are very important. When you help others, it eventually comes back to you,\" he concluded. <\/p>\r\n\r\n