Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has thrown his weight behind young opener Abhishek Sharma after the left-hander’s difficult start to the T20 World Cup 2026. Following consecutive ducks — including a four-ball dismissal in the high-profile India vs Pakistan clash in Colombo — concerns have grown around the youngster’s form. But Harbhajan believes it is […]

Ravi Shastri believes Abhishek Sharma simply needs time and patience to shrug off a sudden slump after the young left-hander’s latest failure in the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 tie in Colombo. Ravi Shastri pointed to the mental side of batting — urging the No.1-ranked T20 batter to settle in rather than try […]

Former India coach Abhishek Nayar has shared two changes in India’s playing XI for their T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan. He also added that Kuldeep Yadav could be in the team, considering he was going through in the practice session as well. During an interaction on JioHotstar, Nayar said, “It’s a very easy […]

Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has said that the Indian team management should not rush Abhishek Sharma into the playing XI against Pakistan, as the latter is recovering from a stomach infection that led to his admission to a Delhi hospital. Abhishek played in the game against the USA despite feeling unwell, only to fall […]

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir fanned the flames ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup blockbuster, calling Abhishek Sharma “just a slogger” and questioning the left-hander’s technical reliability. Amir’s blunt assessment came after Abhishek’s golden duck on tournament debut against the USA and the opener’s subsequent absence from the Namibia game due to […]

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has offered a timely fitness update on opener Abhishek Sharma, hinting that the left-hander could be in contention for India’s high-voltage clash against Pakistan in Colombo on February 15. Abhishek missed the Namibia game in Delhi after being hospitalised with a stomach infection, but signs of recovery have lifted the mood […]

India’s pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh shared a light-hearted moment involving opener Abhishek Sharma after the latter missed the Namibia clash in New Delhi due to a stomach infection. The funny clip, filmed in the Indian dressing room during the post-match meal, quickly did the rounds on social media following India’s commanding win, offering fans a […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the Indian team wouldn’t risk playing Abhishek Sharma in their T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia if he is not fully fit yet. However, he shared hope that Abhishek is fit and available, stating that the opener needs to be among the runs […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned whether India should play Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel altogether in their T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia. He added that India might need to play all three spinners against Pakistan as well. However, India will take on Namibia in their second Group […]

Former India player Sunil Gavaskar has applauded Team India openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. While defending the left-handed batting combination, he also stated that the two players help India do well inside the powerplay by putting pressure on the opposition captain as well. Speaking to Sports Tak’s […]