Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has opined that Abhishek Sharma has taken up the mantle to dominate the powerplay overs for India. After Rohit Sharma's retirement from the T20 format, Abhishek Sharma has shined throughout and has sealed his position as a permanent opener in the format.
Rohit Sharma's departure left a huge void in the format and his strong performance in the Asia Cup have demonstrated that he is ready to take the job in long-term.
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“When Abhishek Sharma delivers with the bat, he wins the Man of the Match When he plays, he alone wins the game. When Rohit Sharma left, there was a question about his replacement Who will bat powerfully in the powerplay? We’ve got the answer, and the name is Abhishek Sharma.
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“It’s not batting, it’s his statement. On his day, he can destroy a bowler’s career during the power play. He can even hit six sixes in six balls. And, see, it will happen in the future. Abhishek Sharma will hit six sixes in six balls. I am saying this on my YouTube channel because it will happen. The range of shots that he has, the mental power, and understanding of the game. He plays fast bowlers well, and he is equally good against spin,” Kaif said.
The left-handed batter has played a key role in helping Suryakumar Yadav's team reach in the final of Asia Cup 2025. At the age of 25, Sharma is the highest run-scorer with 173 runs in four innings, he has an average of 43.25 with a strike rate of 208.43. In the Super Four stage, he scored 75 against Pakistan and 74 against Bangladesh. Now all eyes will be on the young opener for Asia Cup 2025 final.