[VIDEOS] Abhishek Sharma - The new potential great from India

[hassan918]

It has been a smashing 50 by him once again. He is too difficult to bowl to.

 

[Markhor]

I've never watched him until today but looks a no nonsense T20 batsman not worried about aesthetics or a textbook technique. Just see ball, hit ball.

To think he scored 74 (39) on a slow Dubai pitch, must be frightening on a flat wicket.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I've never watched him until today but looks a no nonsense T20 batsman not worried about aesthetics or a textbook technique. Just see ball, hit ball.

To think he scored 74 (39) on a slow Dubai pitch, must be frightening on a flat wicket.

Smashed 135 against England in Mumbai and the way he bashed Adil Rashid was not something you see too often

 

[rhony]

Aussies groomed him. Moody and Head. Absolutely fearless. Was a spinner with a lower order batting skills. SRH turned him around

 

[ufcfan]

Abhishek’s batting is high risk , high reward approach. His place in the side will always be under threat with the likes of Priyansh Arya, Jaiswal and Suryavanshi waiting in the wings.

Everyone is a match winner in their own right. I can see all of the above mentioned players in the Indian T20 side soon.

Suryavanshi is one hell of a brute hitter,needs just another good IPL
Arya is a clean striker,and these guys which you have mentioned don't stop
Mhatre is another one with Rohitisque style,very daring and all class

 

[hks222]

He is a bloody mercenary batsman.

Hopefully Saim takes notes. You have to go all in with your shots

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Aussies groomed him. Moody and Head. Absolutely fearless. Was a spinner with a lower order batting skills. SRH turned him around

He is trained by Yuvi.

 

[Kianig89]

surely way better than any player in this Pakistan squad

 

[Bhaijaan]

The fire of Ancient Sages burns wild in this modern day Sanatani. He’s the embodiment of destruction.

 

[Mockingbird]

He is a bloody mercenary batsman.

Hopefully Saim takes notes. You have to go all in with your shots

Saim Ayub looks to be another mental midget just like Babar. He may have the shots, but looks to be lacking confidence to pull them off. As far as I have seen him, has a scared deer expression on his face.

 

[hks222]

Saim Ayub looks to be another mental midget just like Babar. He may have the shots, but looks to be lacking confidence to pull them off. As far as I have seen him, has a scared deer expression on his face.

He was good before injury.

Took starc etc. on to win us one day series.

He needs to get his act and head right.

 

[rhony]

He is trained by Yuvi.

Right..Major influence. Lara too apparently in SRH

 

[jnaveen1980]

Someone who makes T20 cricket watchable. Non stop hitting. Also easy on the eye.

 

[Snowflake]

I've never watched him until today but looks a no nonsense T20 batsman not worried about aesthetics or a textbook technique. Just see ball, hit ball.

To think he scored 74 (39) on a slow Dubai pitch, must be frightening on a flat wicket.

He’s got a solid technique.

Today’s pitch wasn’t slow. Very good to bat on

 

[jnaveen1980]

He’s got a solid technique.

Today’s pitch wasn’t slow. Very good to bat on

He delayed his shots for slower ones. He is in good frame of mind. Sanju against similar slower balls had issue with timing.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Team strike rate vs Individual strike rate. wow. Abhishek sharma's strike rate is 57 points more than Team strike rate

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969346804324962574

 

[prash88]

If Abishek bowls regularly and adds 1 or 2 variations, he ll be the most valuable player in T20 cricket.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Imagine the opening pair of Abhishek and Vaibhav. It will be something to watch.

I can foresee the following batting lineup in the next 2 yrs.
Abshishek
Vaibhav
Jaiswal
Gill
Tilak
Ishan Kishan/Pant
Hardik
Axar
WashiSundar/Arshdeep (Depending on pitch)
Kuldeep/Varun (Play both in Asia)
Bumrah

This will be a monster of a team. Bat till 9 and match winning bowlers)

 

[Devadwal]

Abhishek Sharma is likely to get the ODI call for the Australia series.

 

[Mamoon]

Abhishek Sharma is likely to get the ODI call for the Australia series.

After the retirement of Kohli and Rohit in 2027, we will see a top 3 of Abhishek, Jaiswal and Gill. Definitely the best top 3 in the format by some distance.

 

[ameer219]

While I commend his technique I do feel he still can be taken out. Need to bowl more on the offside cos he usually goes leg side. Need to show more guide against him like how Abrar did.

 

[Devadwal]

While I commend his technique I do feel he still can be taken out. Need to bowl more on the offside cos he usually goes leg side. Need to show more guide against him like how Abrar did.

Did you seen his off-side game. He can hit six over cover & extra cover with ease.

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

While I commend his technique I do feel he still can be taken out. Need to bowl more on the offside cos he usually goes leg side. Need to show more guide against him like how Abrar did.

Naah, you have seen only two of his games.

Very offside dominant player.

Only hit legside cause of the bowling as well as field settings.

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Man, the number of good left handers we are getting.

After Yuvraj/Raina/Gambhir decline there was a period we only had Dhawan.

Jaiswal, Abhishek, Tilak, Sai, Vaibhav, Pant

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Imagine the opening pair of Abhishek and Vaibhav. It will be something to watch.

I can foresee the following batting lineup in the next 2 yrs.
Abshishek
Vaibhav
Jaiswal
Gill
Tilak
Ishan Kishan/Pant
Hardik
Axar
WashiSundar/Arshdeep (Depending on pitch)
Kuldeep/Varun (Play both in Asia)
Bumrah

This will be a monster of a team. Bat till 9 and match winning bowlers)

Too many lefties.

Plus I don't see Vaibhav coming into the team anytime soon. By the time he comes Bumrah/Pandya/Axar will be gone.

Abhishek
Gill
Jaiswal
Tilak
Iyer
Jurel
Hardik
Axar
NKR/Washi/Parag
Kuldeep/Varun
Bumrah

 

[Devadwal]

After the retirement of Kohli and Rohit in 2027, we will see a top 3 of Abhishek, Jaiswal and Gill. Definitely the best top 3 in the format by some distance.

Rohit is likely to retire from ODI after Australia series. One thing is sure both are not going to play World Cup 2027.

 

[jnaveen1980]

While I commend his technique I do feel he still can be taken out. Need to bowl more on the offside cos he usually goes leg side. Need to show more guide against him like how Abrar did.

Off side where he peppers more. Watch how he destroys Archer through off side.

 

[ameer219]

Did you seen his off-side game. He can hit six over cover & extra cover with ease.

He can. Not saying he can't. Just that he's leg side game is a tad better. Just need to catch him off guard.

 

[ameer219]

Off side where he peppers more. Watch how he destroys Archer through off side.

Maybe I need to see those videos again.

Its ok. Every batsman has a weakness. It will be discovered soon.

Pakistani batsman on the other hand has too many weaknesses.

 

[ameer219]

Naah, you have seen only two of his games.

Very offside dominant player.

Only hit legside cause of the bowling as well as field settings.

Do show some videos. Really do want to see his offside game.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Maybe I need to see those videos again.

Its ok. Every batsman has a weakness. It will be discovered soon.

Pakistani batsman on the other hand has too many weaknesses.

He exclusively goes through off side. If you bowl on the pads he is going to smash you through on side.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Do show some videos. Really do want to see his offside game.

Start with this one look at what happens to 148 kph

 

[ameer219]

Start with this one look at what happens to 148 kph

AHH damn unable to watch it. Not available in my country.

 

[jnaveen1980]

AHH damn unable to watch it. Not available in my country.

There must be some highlights of his 135 on youtube.

 

[BouncerGuy]

GUYS, PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC...

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Maybe I need to see those videos again.

Its ok. Every batsman has a weakness. It will be discovered soon.

Pakistani batsman on the other hand has too many weaknesses.

That's true.

He must then go and rectify that weakness like other batsmen before him.

That is cricket.

 

[ameer219]

There must be some highlights of his 135 on youtube.

Yes I just watched it and you are right.

Damn his offside game is up there too.

But seems to have a slight problem with the short ball early in the innings. Could be a possible idea too.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Yes I just watched it and you are right.

Damn his offside game is up there too.

But seems to have a slight problem with the short ball early in the innings. Could be a possible idea too.

He predicts the bowler to do something. More often than not that is what they do. He either comes down or goes deep inside based on that. Occasionally when he predicts wrong he can get caught in two minds. If he advances down and you bowl a bouncer he can be caught off guarde. In the 1st match he walked down towards Shaheen first ball expecting full ball. In the 2nd match he went deep inside expecting a short ball. When you are in form you get these things correct.

 

[ameer219]

He predicts the bowler to do something. More often than not that is what they do. He either comes down or goes deep inside based on that. Occasionally when he predicts wrong he can get caught in two minds. If he advances down and you bowl a bouncer he can be caught off guarde. In the 1st match he walked down towards Shaheen first ball expecting full ball. In the 2nd match he went deep inside expecting a short ball. When you are in form you get these things correct.

Agreed. But he has some solid shots to back it up too. Do you think he relies on hand eye coordination for this?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Agreed. But he has some solid shots to back it up too. Do you think he relies on hand eye coordination for this?

His fundmental game is orthodox. Yuvraj just fine tuned his bat swing for playing lofted shot. You can watch video coaching him on youtube. Punjab has a whole bunch of six hitting monsters in their line up. India will unlock them one by one in the coming years. Wadhera, Ramandeep singh, Naman Dir, Prabhsimran singh.

 

[AZulfi]

It is not easy to bat for 20 overs, but if Abhishek Sharma and/or Shubhman bat for 10-12 overs, a target of 200-220 is always on for India, whether batting first or chasing.

Both were coached by Yuvraj's father, Yograj Singh . Shows quality (of their coaching camp) and commitment.

 

[jnaveen1980]

It is not easy to bat for 20 overs, but if Abhishek Sharma and/or Shubhman bat for 10-12 overs, a target of 200+ is always on for India, whether batting first or chasing.

Both were coached by Yuvraj's father, Yograj Singh . Shows quality (of their coaching camp) and commitment.

Gill is not a six hitter anymore. He has become a propoer test batsman. So he will try to keep it on the ground. Jaiswal is another level batsman in this format.

 

[AZulfi]

Gill is not a six hitter anymore. He has become a propoer test batsman. So he will try to keep it on the ground. Jaiswal is another level batsman in this format.

Still batting with a SR of 150+/- in Asia Cup

 

[charlie007]

Hand eye coordination is a must for every batter, whether you are a tulla or technically sound. Thus far, he does show he can defend too sometimes but you’ll often see him throw away his wicket trying to hit balls not in his hitting zone. In the coming time, his technique will be broken down by analysts globally and shortcomings identified. He must develop his defensive game a bit more otherwise he’ll be found out in SENA conditions, especially England and SA where the ball does more.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Still batting with a SR of 150+/- in Asia Cup

But six hitting is crucial in T20. jaiswal is superior there. He is a born six hitter not a trained six hitter like Abhishek. Also Jaiswal is a big over guy in all formats. He can take out 25 runs in one over effortlessly in T20s.

 

[AZulfi]

Batting stats in the Asia Cup so far

Abhishek's SR 208!

https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/men-s-t20-asia-cup-2025-17474

 

[jnaveen1980]

Hand eye coordination is a must for every batter, whether you are a tulla or technically sound. Thus far, he does show he can defend too sometimes but you’ll often see him throw away his wicket trying to hit balls not in his hitting zone. In the coming time, his technique will be broken down by analysts globally and shortcomings identified. He must develop his defensive game a bit more otherwise he’ll be found out in SENA conditions, especially England and SA where the ball does more.

In T20 even bowlers need an over or two settle down. He does the damage mostly during this phase. He is what guys like Jayasuriya, Gilly used to do. They didn't waste balls to settle down like Gayle. He is in similar mode. Jaiswal is another guy who is like that.

 

[AZulfi]

But six hitting is crucial in T20. jaiswal is superior there. He is a born six hitter not a trained six hitter like Abhishek. Also Jaiswal is a big over guy in all formats. He can take out 25 runs in one over effortlessly in T20s.

Can Jaiswal not play in place of Shivam Dube? He is a trundler. Got wickets against Pakistan against the run of play!

5 bowlers are enough (Bumrah, Hardik, Kuldeep, Varun, and Axar). SKY can bowl a bit!

 

[jnaveen1980]

Batting stats in the Asia Cup so far

Abhishek's SR 208!

https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/men-s-t20-asia-cup-2025-17474

That is his normal strike rate these days. If he has a similar partner he can be even more destructive. Him and Travis head added 171 runs in 12 overs against Punjab to chase down 246. When these two get going it is the most destructive sights.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Can Jaiswal not play in place of Shivam Dube? He is a trundler. Got wickets against Pakistan against the run of play!

5 bowlers are enough (Bumrah, Hardik, Kuldeep, Varun, and Axar). SKY can bowl a bit!

Jaiswal won't be played in another slot. Because it will ruin his form in other formats. Frankly fans are okay dropping him but you won't get something like this without Jaiswal

Here 20 year old Jaiswal slices and dices Josh at his peak. Now he is stronger, more powerful

 

[charlie007]

In T20 even bowlers need an over or two settle down. He does the damage mostly during this phase. He is what guys like Jayasuriya, Gilly used to do. They didn't waste balls to settle down like Gayle. He is in similar mode. Jaiswal is another guy who is like that.

Yes, most times he’ll play 15-20 balls and score 30-40 runs, that gives a bit of a cushion to others to bed in and then go big. If Abhishek goes longer than that, he can produce a potentially match winning innings.

 

[Vikram1989]

Rohit is likely to retire from ODI after Australia series. One thing is sure both are not going to play World Cup 2027.

It seems selection committee is not happy with roko as they both opted out of India a series against aus a.kohli didn't even bothered to answer the selection committee call as per reports. Team management wants to try out young squad in wc 27.

 

[AZulfi]

Jaiswal won't be played in another slot. Because it will ruin his form in other formats. Frankly fans are okay dropping him but you won't get something like this without Jaiswal

Here 20 year old Jaiswal slices and dices Josh at his peak. Now he is stronger, more powerful

Open with Abhishek and Jaiswal, with Shubhman coming in at 1-down.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Yes, most times he’ll play 15-20 balls and score 30-40 runs, that gives a bit of a cushion to others to bed in and then go big. If Abhishek goes longer than that, he can produce a potentially match winning innings.

In the IPL he has an equally destructive partner in Travis head. Teams get frazzled not knowing how to bowl. So partnering him with Jaiswal will serve us well in the long run

 

[Vikram1989]

Can Jaiswal not play in place of Shivam Dube? He is a trundler. Got wickets against Pakistan against the run of play!

5 bowlers are enough (Bumrah, Hardik, Kuldeep, Varun, and Axar). SKY can bowl a bit!

Nitish reddy will come in for dube.he is good against pace too .he has a good technique.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Open with Abhishek and Jaiswal, with Shubhman coming in at 1-down.

For some reason they completely sidelined him. At one point Jaiswal world no.4 ranked. Even now he is in top 10 ICC rankigns despite not playing last 15 or 20 matches for India. He averages 36 at a strike rate of 169.

 

[JaDed]

For some reason they completely sidelined him. At one point Jaiswal world no.4 ranked. Even now he is in top 10 ICC rankigns despite not playing last 15 or 20 matches for India. He averages 36 at a strike rate of 169.

That whole thing is so frustrating and now with Gill’s last game Gill probably cemented his place.

I say take off SKY if he doesn't perform and put Jaiswal in, let Gill captain because that’s what BCCI is anyhow gonna do.

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Can Jaiswal not play in place of Shivam Dube? He is a trundler. Got wickets against Pakistan against the run of play!

5 bowlers are enough (Bumrah, Hardik, Kuldeep, Varun, and Axar). SKY can bowl a bit!

Naah, sixth bowler is always necessary just in case.

For example on the 21st. He didn't get wickets against run of play. Pitch was good for his slower style of bowling.

Plus I feel he is hated too much. Averages 30+ with 140+ SR.

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

For all the talk of Abhishek, Tilak's contributions have gone unnoticed. Solid knocks in all three of his games.

He is no Abhishek level of beast, but very much in the next level of accumulator (the post Kohli accumulator).

 

[Vikram1989]

That whole thing is so frustrating and now with Gill’s last game Gill probably cemented his place.

I say take off SKY if he doesn't perform and put Jaiswal in, let Gill captain because that’s what BCCI is anyhow gonna do.

If sky is not performing, no need to carry him like finished rohit in test matches.

 

[jnaveen1980]

That whole thing is so frustrating and now with Gill’s last game Gill probably cemented his place.

I say take off SKY if he doesn't perform and put Jaiswal in, let Gill captain because that’s what BCCI is anyhow gonna do.

Gill has conditioned his game to play safely now. Even when he comes down the wicket he rolls the wrist and keeps it on the ground. SO no more six attempts. Only fours. Also no more persistent intent. A four and a single mostly. I am glad he is tightening his over all game which serve us well in Tests may be in ODis. But not in T20s for sure where you on an average play 25 to 30 balls for a top order. Onus is on you to do the most damage.

 

[JaDed]

Gill has conditioned his game to play safely now. Even when he comes down the wicket he rolls the wrist and keeps it on the ground. SO no more six attempts. Only fours. Also no more persistent intent. A four and a single mostly. I am glad he is tightening his over all game which serve us well in Tests may be in ODis. But not in T20s for sure where you on an average play 25 to 30 balls for a top order. Onus is on you to do the most damage.

If he can continue his last game performances, it’s fine if he can captain well.. just be easier for the team to ve one captain.

Problem is SKY’s performances are low, I don’t even expect a score our of him anymore.

Sometimes I wish Jaiswal could keep, that would had been a game changer.

 

[Vikram1989]

Sometimes I wish Jaiswal could keep, that would had been a game changer.

Sometimes in india we beat the good horse so badly that it will drop dead.Jaiswal should be there but only economics and brands not favouring him.if jaiswal is atleast one year senior to Gill, he must have settled in all formats by now as per his talent wise .

 

[jnaveen1980]

Sometimes in india we beat the good horse so badly that it will drop dead.Jaiswal should be there but only economics and brands not favouring him.if jaiswal is atleast one year senior to Gill, he must have settled in all formats by now as per his talent wise .

Unfortunately marketability is one of the key metric they use to select players.

 

[sweep_shot]

Best Indian batter currently.

Played a great innings today.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Best Indian batter currently.

Played a great innings today.

He's due a failure either against sl or pak. Need to see

 

[sweep_shot]

I am surprised India are benching Rinku.

I think Rinku should play ahead of Dube.

Rinku and Abhishek can be destructive.

 

[Rana]

surely way better than any player in this Pakistan squad

Just squad? Abhi tak seedha nahi hua?

 

[Sachin fan]

Yes, most times he’ll play 15-20 balls and score 30-40 runs, that gives a bit of a cushion to others to bed in and then go big. If Abhishek goes longer than that, he can produce a potentially match winning innings.

He has 6 50s (which includes 2 100s) in just 22 matches. That's one 50+ score every 3.5 matches.

That's amazing consistency for someone with his strike rate.

 

[rhony]

Agreed. But he has some solid shots to back it up too. Do you think he relies on hand eye coordination for this?

Its the bat speed. Hes not there at Travis Head's level but he is close. Head has magical hands and shots all around the ground. Abhishek has the intent of Head and is a close second in bat speed. Head has a better technique but Abhishek is still young. Let's see

 

[Devadwal]

Best T20 opener in the World . He is ultro pro aggressive.

 

[hur rizvi]

He reminds me of saeed Anwar interms of effortlessness

 

[sweep_shot]

He reminds me of saeed Anwar interms of effortlessness

He reminds me of Chris Gayle. Indian Gayle.

I think Saeed Anwar had better techniques.

 

[jnaveen1980]

He reminds me of saeed Anwar interms of effortlessness

Some say Jayasuriya. But ABhishek sharma is a bit more graceful due to his top hand grip.

 

[hur rizvi]

He reminds me of Chris Gayle. Indian Gayle.

I think Saeed Anwar had better techniques.

He is much more elegant than gayle who was all brute force

 

[jnaveen1980]

I miss Travis Head & Abhishek partnership. These guys have a ridiculous average strike rate of 254. That means on an average they score 92 runs in the first 6 overs. !! That is insane stat. Their best power play is 125 runs in 6 overs.

 

[Devadwal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1970886621022286233

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Vaibhav, Jaiswal, priyansh, Sharma crazy amount of high strike rate lefties.

 

[Mockingbird]

I am surprised India are benching Rinku.

I think Rinku should play ahead of Dube.

Rinku and Abhishek can be destructive.

I agree. I would also get in Jitesh Sharma over Samson as a middle order batsman/wk.

Man, we have so many good options, but GG and Surya go with the worst possible combinations of all.

 

[ameer219]

Its the bat speed. Hes not there at Travis Head's level but he is close. Head has magical hands and shots all around the ground. Abhishek has the intent of Head and is a close second in bat speed. Head has a better technique but Abhishek is still young. Let's see

Have to admit. He is talented and will go big like all the great batsman of India. But like all batsman, there is always a hint of weakness. It's up to opposition bowlers to figure it out. To me it seems like short of a length bowling accurate and sharp.