Would you pick a classical batter in the mould of Babar Azam over a slogger like Abhishek Sharma in the white ball?

[BouncerGuy]

SLoggers are generally more suited for T20s, so for the shorter format, definitely Abhishek.

 

[charlie007]

You can't combine T20s and ODIs under a simple "white ball cricket" in this context - they are totally different formats with a different strategy and execution approach. Also, one size doesn't fit all - different teams have different needs at different positions depending on their team compositions.
The question itself needs an enhancement.

 

[Devadwal]

Abhishek is not a blind slogger like Pakistan batsman. Hopefully Pakistan will not forget Abhishek Sharma name in coming weeks.

Today he has showed the 13 balls is more than enough to create a impacts.

 

[Devadwal]

30 (16).
31 (13).
38 (15).

ABHISHEK SHARMA GIVING GREAT START IN ASIA CUP 2025

Not big innings but full on impact full.

 

[Rana]

Babar Azam

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

30 (16).
31 (13).
38 (15).

ABHISHEK SHARMA GIVING GREAT START IN ASIA CUP 2025

Not big innings but full on impact full.

This is what T20 cricket is all about..

 

[Rana]

Back to this debate of Babar v Abhishek, this is not even a contest. Abhishek is an intern who specialises in T20s. Even in T20i his sample size is too small to conclude on his calibre

Hain?

Abey kehna kya chaah rahe ho??

 

[topspin]

Back to this debate of Babar v Abhishek, this is not even a contest. Abhishek is an intern who specialises in T20s. Even in T20i his sample size is too small to conclude on his calibre.

You're making it sound as if he's a nobody in front of the mighty Babar Azam.

 

[topspin]

I am a firm believer of facts and figures during debates. Khawaja v Babar discussion has already concluded with a heavy defeat for your buddies.

Nah everyone knows you got ruined differently. That's why you ran away

Babar v Khawaja was never worthy of debate but it was worth it for the greater good of your cricketing education.

It seems you really haven't learnt a damn thing ever since that time when you claimed Faheem Ashraf > Pandya.

 

[jnaveen1980]

As an oppoisition fan my vote goes to Babar

 

[Mamoon]

So what’s going on here?

Are shameless Pakistani posters going to make Abhishek their pa** after their temporary pa**s (Farhan, Haris, Saim, Agha, Hassan Nawaz) let them down big time and caused them huge embarrassment?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

30 (16).
31 (13).
38 (15).

ABHISHEK SHARMA GIVING GREAT START IN ASIA CUP 2025

Not big innings but full on impact full.

Shaheen like numbers.

 

[JaDed]

Abhishek fits the Indian setup, who knows he might not fit the English setup.

 

[Sachin fan]

Shaheen like numbers.

Yes because Shaheen averages over 33,
With strike rate of 170 and has 2 100s and 2 50s in just 20 innings

 

[Sachin fan]

Yes because Shaheen averages over 33,
With strike rate of 170 and has 2 100s and 2 50s in just 20 innings

Sorry, the strike rate is 198.

 

[sweep_shot]

Abhishek is a hack. I think teams should eventually figure him out.

Almost all of Abhishek's innings in international cricket came against minnows/depleted sides.

Even Bangladesh handled Abhishek very easily. Abhishek scored 15, 16, and 4 against Bangladesh. I think Abhishek would be a walking wicket against good bowling 8 out of 10 times.

Rizwan is not good for T20.

So, to answer this question, neither Abhishek nor Rizwan would be good against good sides in T20.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Yes because Shaheen averages over 33,
With strike rate of 170 and has 2 100s and 2 50s in just 20 innings

Abhishek is ranked no.1
Shaheen is ranked no.111

I presume it is TIC remark not serious one.

 

[sweep_shot]

Abhishek is ranked no.1
Shaheen is ranked no.111

I presume it is TIC remark not serious one.

Abhishek is ranked #1 where? Bollywood?

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Abhishek is ranked #1 where? Bollywood?

ICC rankings

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Abhishek is a hack. I think teams should eventually figure him out.

Almost all of Abhishek's innings in international cricket came against minnows/depleted sides.

Even Bangladesh handled Abhishek very easily. Abhishek scored 15, 16, and 4 against Bangladesh. I think Abhishek would be a walking wicket against good bowling 8 out of 10 times.

Rizwan is not good for T20.

So, to answer this question, neither Abhishek nor Rizwan would be good against good sides in T20.

Your logic is the same. That series when Abhishek was in his 2nd or 3rd month of international cricket.

He smacked England with Wood, Archer, Rashid.

Also smacked Pakistan but yeah agree they are a minnow.

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Shaheen like numbers.

Not really. Shaheen hits at the death vs the old ball.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Your logic is the same. That series when Abhishek was in his 2nd or 3rd month of international cricket.

He smacked England with Wood, Archer, Rashid.

Also smacked Pakistan but yeah agree they are a minnow.

See i told you. They always brag about little things lol Focus on abhishek scoring less runs against them while ignoring Samson beating them to pulp.

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Again an if and a but and a because.

I am a firm believer of facts and figures during debates. Khawaja v Babar discussion has already concluded with a heavy defeat for your buddies.

Back to this debate of Babar v Abhishek, this is not even a contest. Abhishek is an intern who specialises in T20s. Even in T20i his sample size is too small to conclude on his calibre.

The era of the all format player is gone.

Better to be great in one format than mid in all three which is what Babar is.

 

[SportsWarrior]

See i told you. They always brag about little things lol Focus on abhishek scoring less runs against them while ignoring Samson beating them to pulp.

The same Samson who struggled today when Abhishek was scoring

 

[Rana]

I would pick Babar any day of the week

That’s why no one will ask you to do this any day of the week.

 

[topspin]

I would pick Babar any day of the week. I am not a fan of giving too much responsibility to interns like Abhishek

Horror take but we have become accustomed to this since this your speciality.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Abhishek will get picked over any other Pakistan player... Not just babar, I will pick him over the whole Pakistan players, no matter international or domestic.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Abhishek is not a slogger. Slogee is afridi

 

[gazza619]

That’s why no one will ask you to do this any day of the week.

Horror take but we have become accustomed to this since this your speciality.

So you want to compare a T20 hack with all an format performer. I expect this as from you as Asif Ali was meant to be your opener and future captain.

 

[Sachin fan]

So you want to compare a T20 hack with all an format performer. I expect this as from you as Asif Ali was meant to be your opener and future captain.

Repeating something a million times doesn't make it true, ir just devalues your point. Abhishek is one of the best timers, the opposite of a hack and is very consistent as well.

 

[Rana]

Repeating something a million times doesn't make it true, ir just devalues your point. Abhishek is one of the best timers, the opposite of a hack and is very consistent as well.

But but but sarr 30 off 10 is not cricket

33 off 27 is quality

 

[gazza619]

Abhishek is one of the best timers

Ah I see hence he is a superior batter. I believe it's important to acknowledge that the kids of today are still learning and growing.

 

[gazza619]

But but but sarr 30 off 10 is not cricket

33 off 27 is quality

Stop disrespecting the Indians from the South.

 

[Rana]

Ah I see hence he is a superior batter. I believe it's important to acknowledge that the kids of today are still learning and growing.

“I will pick every day of the week”

 

[Golu-m]

Abhishek is a hack. I think teams should eventually figure him out.

Almost all of Abhishek's innings in international cricket came against minnows/depleted sides.

Even Bangladesh handled Abhishek very easily. Abhishek scored 15, 16, and 4 against Bangladesh. I think Abhishek would be a walking wicket against good bowling 8 out of 10 times.

Rizwan is not good for T20.

So, to answer this question, neither Abhishek nor Rizwan would be good against good sides in T20. Abhis

Better than shakib and alom

 

[topspin]

So you want to compare a T20 hack with all an format performer.

The comparison is solely based on T20Is.

Would you pick Babar over Abhishek in the shortest format?

I expect this as from you as Asif Ali was meant to be your opener and future captain.

I've never vouched for him to be captain and opener.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Babar is mediocre as they get.

A world class fraud who is only in it for himself and deserved the boot from T20.

Besides a few innings in his ODI career, his entire career as been "looks good" but "gets out".

The perfect example of someone like Graeme Hick or Mark Ramprakash of Pakistan.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

But but but sarr 30 off 10 is not cricket

33 off 27 is quality

Babar can score those 33 most times, Abhishek can get out cheaply. Its a lottery

 

[globetrotter]

Babar can score those 33 most times, Abhishek can get out cheaply. Its a lottery

Yes babar can score those 33 runs but question is in how many balls... Abhishek scored 33 runs in 12 balls .... that's what team requires good start from opening batsman

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Babar can score those 33 most times, Abhishek can get out cheaply. Its a lottery.

No it's not.

Babar scoring 33 most times at a poor SR is inconsequential in the grand scheme of the match.

His 33 is as important as an entree of onion soup in a 5 course dinner. It tastes good but if someone misses it, the steak is what everyone came for.

Abhishek striking a 33 means that the team has a high chance of winning the match because they are 50-1 in 4 overs which means the team has almost 16 overs to get the next 150 runs and get a winnable 200 target.

His 33 means you took a bite of the steak if not the whole plate of the 5 course meal and at least it mattered.

Babar plays for himself, oblivious to requirements of the team.

It is a complete liability in T20 internationals, if not ODI cricket.

The complete mockery is that he sucks at Test cricket where he has all the time in the world to actually make a difference.

A completely overrated player.

 

[AZulfi]

Babar has lost his sparkle

He seems quite hesitant and unsure at the crease of late. Not as fluent as before.

Abhishek in T20Is. That’s a no-brainer

Babar (at his peak. 2018-2022). In ODIs

 

[Rana]

I would pick Babar any day of the week. I am not a fan of giving too much responsibility to interns like Abhishek

 

[heddie19]

But you will pick Sahibzada

 

[jnaveen1980]

YOu can say Babar is better than ABhishek. But i don't agree Abhishek is a hack. He is a proper stroke player. HIs bat swing is quiet artistic. There is no real power involved.

 

[cogent]

POll is wrong Should ve been Gill vs Abhishek

 

[shamaan]

YOu can say Babar is better than ABhishek. But i don't agree Abhishek is a hack. He is a proper stroke player. HIs bat swing is quiet artistic. There is no real power involved.

Abishek isn't a hack.

 

[Devadwal]

has babar won any MOM against india?

Abhishek Played only two T20 and won a man of the match.