Abhishek Sharma’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey has started disastrously: two games, two ducks. The left-handed opener’s four-ball nought against Pakistan amplified the scrutiny. Enter Piyush Chawla, the ex-India tweaker, who poured cold water on the panic in his JioHotstar interview.
‘No need to hit the alarm bells on Abhishek,’ Chawla asserted confidently. ‘The past 18 months showcase his explosive potential. Risk-takers like him demand patience; the payoffs are worth it.’
Chawla offered tactical insights into Sharma’s game. ‘Facing him as a bowler is nerve-wracking – errors are costly. He struggles relatively with balls in the two-meter danger zone during the swinging phase with a fresh ball. But dial that out, and his strike rate soars.’
With Suryakumar Yadav at the helm, India has clinched Super 8 berths via three straight triumphs. Wednesday’s showdown with Netherlands could see lineup changes, Chawla speculated, naming Arshdeep Singh as a likely inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav for varied bowling options.