Abhishek comes from a cricket-loving family in Amritsar and is close to his parents and two elder sisters. He credits Yuvraj Singh as his mentor, and the two often joke with each other on social media. He remains close friends with Shubman Gill.
Fans call him "Strike Rate Sharma" because of his attacking batting. After winning the T20 World Cup in 2026 he visited the Wimbledon Championships.