New Delhi: India opener Abhishek SharmaThe recent performance has come under scrutiny after another disappointing performance in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban. former cricketer Akash Chopra Expressing concern over Sharma’s extremely aggressive approach, he said it could exacerbate his recent struggles at the international level.
Abhishek scored just 7 runs off 8 balls and India set a target of 203 runs for South Africa after being asked to bat first. India ended up winning the match comfortably, beating South Africa by 141 runs for a 61-run victory and a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
However, Chopra pointed out the stark contrast between Abhishek’s performance and his opening co-star Sanzhou SamsonScored 107 runs off 50 balls. glow. on the other hand.
Abhishek Sharma burst onto the scene with a stunning 47-ball 100 in the second T20I against Zimbabwe. However, his form declined since then and his highest score in the other seven innings of T20Is was just 16 runs.
Criticism of shot selection that led to Sharma’s dismissal Gerald CoetzeeChopra said: “The shots he took in this game and against Gerald Coetzee, it looked like he was a prisoner of his own reputation and he would just play like this and not wait.”
Chopra warned that continued poor performance could put his place in the team at risk.
“It’s another failure. One day, it’s going to be a question. People will ask how long you’re going to stick with him. Again, he’s going to play three more games, but the sand is slipping away little by little.” In his hands,” Chopra commented.
With three games left in the series, the 24-year-old will be under pressure to deliver and justify his inclusion in the squad.
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