Team India opener Abhishek Sharma also excavated an indirect in Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. Asia Cup 2025 Last in Dubai. Abhishek also said that he does not allow the reputation of a bowler to determine his batting and its purpose is to take maximum advantage of the region’s sanctions in Powerplay.
India won five wickets in Pakistan in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 28 September. In Blue, men sealed the victory with only a few delivery. Abhishek Sharma, who played an important role with the bat, was named as the tournament player.
Watch: Abhishek Sharma mocked Pakistan’s ‘Premium Fast Bowler’ Shaheen Afridi
During the post -match presentation, Abhishek Sharma He said that he had a clear plan for the powerplay and wanted to take maximum advantage of the field sanctions regardless of the bowler. The 25 -year -old said that he intends to attack with the first ball, even against the premium fast bouler.
“If you see, I had a plan (On adjusting different surfaces)If I find a spinner or something in the powerplay, I am going to use that powerplay. If you look at any bowler, even fast bowlers, or any premium fast bowlers, ”Abhishek told East New Zealand Pacer Simon Doll.
“If they come, there was a plan in my mind that I want to go with the first ball, no matter who is the bowler.
Abhi’s expression after the word “premium fast bowler”pic.twitter.com/kcihqyy9m
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Abhishek Sharma had a stellar Asia Cup 2025 campaign
Abhishek Sharma had a stellar Asia Cup 2025 campaign. He completed the tournament as a leading run-goldter with 314 runs in seven matches, which includes an impressive average of 44.85 and three half-centuries at a strike rate of 200.
Punjab’s left -handed batsman gave India a strong start during a continuous powerplay. He recorded 30+ runs in six out of seven matches, with the only exception to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium against Pakistan.
Earlier in the tournament, Abhishek and Shaheen Shah Afridi were involved in a hot exchange during the Super 4S match, six to six off Shaheen’s first ball. In the final, Sharma broke a border at Shaheen’s inauguration, but Faheem Ashraf rejected for five runs.
It was not easy for any opener – Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma earned his place in India’s T20I squad after the 2024 IPL season with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). After Rohit Sharma’s retirement and Virat Kohli From T20Is, left -handed batsmen became a regular opener in the national team.
Abhishek revealed that it was challenging to break up after the T20 World Cup 2024 win. He credited the constant support from his coach and captain to execute his game plan and help in performing well.
“It was not easy for any opener to join this team after winning the World Cup. But if you see, we had a plan that we wanted to play a game, and we had to show the intention with the first ball. So it was my plan, I had really worked hard on it. And if you are playing this way, you need special support from your coach and Captain.
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