India, June 15 -- As the world celebrates Father's Day today, rising cricket sensation Abhishek Sharma reflects on the man who helped shape his journey - his dad, Raj Kumar Sharma. "Everything I've achieved traces back to him. He's the reason I ever dreamed this big," Abhishek tells us. While many know the 24-year-old for his cool head under pressure, few have seen the countless hours behind the scenes - hours of early-morning practice sessions guided by Raj's wisdom. "He believed in me more than anyone else ever did. That gave me the courage to take cricket seriously," he shares. Raj Kumar wasn't just the encouraging parent in the stands, but also Abhishek's first coach and motivator. Talking about his dad's pearls of wisdom, the cricketer says, "From the beginning, he drilled three things into me: discipline, humility, and consistency. He'd say, 'Talent can open the door, but the right attitude will keep it open'." Abhishek fondly recalls the day he was selected for the Indian team. His father's response wasn't loud celebration, but something deeper. "He hugged me and said, 'Stay grounded. This is just the beginning.' I'll never forget the way he looked at me then, with so much pride, but so calm," he reminisces. Despite the demands of the sport, the two have managed to keep their bond rooted in simple rituals: "Every Father's Day, we begin with a quiet breakfast together. No phones, no cricket talk, just us. It's our space to be father and son, not player and mentor."...