Before the Super-8 matches of ICC T20 World Cup 2026, a worrying news has emerged for the Indian team. The team’s aggressive batsman Abhishek Sharma is currently struggling with poor form and its effect is clearly visible in his preparation as well.
Lack of confidence visible in the nets
Before the important match against South Africa, Abhishek’s form is constantly under question. Before this high voltage match, when Abhishek Sharma came to bat in the nets, the eyes of the team management were fixed on him. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir were also watching his practice carefully. However, this session did not last long and ended in just 20 minutes.
It is being told that Abhishek played some good shots, but he did not look completely happy while coming out of the nets. The lack of confidence was clearly visible on his face, which may increase the team’s concern regarding his current form.
The bat remained silent so far in the tournament
Abhishek’s bat has remained calm throughout the tournament so far. He could not score a single run in the first three matches and had to return after getting out for zero three times in a row. The current form of this batsman, who has been scoring runs at a high strike rate in the last few months, is no less than a shock.
The captain has full confidence
However, despite the poor performance, captain Suryakumar Yadav has supported Abhishek. He says that there are ups and downs in cricket and in such times the team should stand with the player. Surya made it clear that when Abhishek is in his element, he has the ability to change the course of the match.
The team management is also in no mood to drop him from the playing eleven. Everyone is hopeful that Abhishek will make a comeback in the important match against South Africa and give a strong start to the team.
The real test will be in Super-8
Now it will be interesting to see whether Abhishek Sharma is able to overcome this pressure and prove himself on a big stage like Super-8 or not. Because if his bat works, then the path to victory for Team India can be quite easy.
