Former Indian Cricketer Praises Abhishek Sharmas Form After 1st T20I

Abhishek Sharma played a blistering knock against New Zealand in the first T20I. Continuing his red hot form, he helped the Indian team to post a competitive total, later helping the team to win. Aakash Chopra, former Indian cricketer, also praised his performances.

1. Abhishek's Knock Powers India to Win

And Abhishek Sharma was able to give a quick start to the team like he always does. He went on to score 84 runs off 35 balls with 5 fours and 8 sixes, which helped India to reach a competitive total. Rinku Singh also scored 44 runs off 20 balls in his comeback match, as India posted 238 runs on the board with the loss of 7 wickets.

The Indian team also had a good start while defending the target. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya took wickets in the first two overs of the game, putting the pressure on the Kiwis. Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman played a settled knock, but it was nowhere enough to help the team by improving the required run rate.

Abhishek Sharma won the Player of the Match award for his blistering knock. In his T20I career, he has now received his 5th Player of the Match award, showcasing his consistency for the Indian team. With the T20 World Cup coming closer, his form remains a big positive for the Indian team.

2. Aakash Chopra Praises Abhishek

He said, “How well he plays. He hits sixes so easily. Two things make him extremely special. One is, where will a bowler bowl with the new ball? He keeps six players on the off side, keeps a slip, and looks for swing. So he will bowl outside the off-stump only, on the fourth to sixth stump.”

Aakash Chopra also commented on his bowling style. Last night when Axar Patel got injured, Abhishek Sharma completed his over. While it was at the time when New Zealand had two set batsmen, both of them still failed to score boundaries against Abhishek Sharma, who is a part-time bowler.

Aakash Chopra also revealed what Sunil Gavaskar thinks about Abhishek Sharma. He said, “Then if you come slightly on his body, he hits on the leg side. He is absolutely stellar. So one should clap for him. If he remains in this form, he is the guy. We called him the X-factor and Sunny ji said he is X, Y, Z, and all factors. I will say yes, sir. He is that kind of a player.”