As high-octane super 8 steps of t20 world cup 2026 Coming closer, the spotlight from the Indian camp is shining on one man, but for all the wrong reasons. India ready to compete with a formidable South Africa On Sunday, February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While the team has made it through the group stage with an unblemished 4-0 record, the form of their star opener has been surprising. Abhishek SharmaHas sent a wave of concern in the cricket community.
Despite entering the tournament as the world’s top-ranked T20I batsman, Abhishek’s bat has been quiet. A former Indian cricketer and veteran of the 2002 NatWest final win has now expressed serious apprehensions about the southpaw’s technical set-up and temperament.
Former India batsman exposed technical flaws in Abhishek Sharma’s game before the important match against South Africa
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Mohammad Kaif There was no mincing of words while analyzing the opener’s repeated failures. Although he initially viewed the early failures as a fluke, the pattern has now become so consistent that it cannot be ignored.
“Look, when he got out on zero twice it was understandable. Well, there are dismissals one after another. Anybody can get out twice. But for the third time and in the same way it raises questionsKaif commented.
Kaif pointed out that even in Abhishek’s early years, such a slowdown was unheard of. He said: “In his career, whether you consider his junior career, Under-16, Under-19 or IPL, I don’t think he has ever been out for a duck three times. Twice, okay, it can happen, but three times? Not opening your account at all raises questions about technique and mindset for upcoming matches“
According to Kaif, the root of the issue lies in Abhishek’s backfoot dominance and lack of adaptability. He said that Abhishek’s tendency to stand on his back foot and swing hard is leading him to hit wrong shots. dismissal against salman ali aga And Aryan Dutt The weakness of off spinners who vary in their length and pace was highlighted.
“If you see all three getting out, they are playing shots on the backfoot. His weight transfer, his approach: a steady base, high back lift, trying to hit big. Now, on the world stage, people are studying him, analyzing his videos and bowlers are coming preparedKaif said.
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Abhishek’s disappointing performance in the group stage of T20 World Cup 2026
To say that Abhishek’s condition is bad would be an understatement. The group stage statistics are painful for a player of his level. In three performances, the scorecard for the opener reads: 0 (1), 0 (4), and 0 (3).
Their nightmare began at the Wankhede Stadium against usaWhere he fell into the trap of a golden duck. After missing the Namibia match due to a stomach bug, he returned for the high-pressure encounter Pakistan In Colombo, only to miss a pull shot off Agha. Zero’s “hat-trick” completed in Ahmedabad against NetherlandsWhere Dutt clean bowled him while attempting a cross batting heave.
Being out for a duck three times in a row is now an unwanted record for an Indian batsman in a single T20 World Cup edition. South Africa have a sophisticated scouting department and versatile bowlers aiden markram And George LindeThe pressure on Abhishek to score his first run in the tournament has reached its peak.
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