Morkel's hard-hitting take on Abhishek Sharma’s slump: ‘Game can be cruel, Sanju Samson found himself in same situation'

March 4, 2026

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel addressed concerns over Abhishek Sharma's poor performance in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his struggle to make an impact aside from a single half-century against Zimbabwe. With a total of just 80 runs in six innings, including three ducks, Morkel suggested that Sharma could learn from Sanju Samson's experience of bouncing back after being dropped from the playing XI.

Abhishek Sharma has been going through a lean patch

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Abhishek Sharma has scored 80 runs in six innings at an average of 13.33 during the T20 World Cup.
He has recorded three ducks and a highest score of 55, with a strike rate of 131.14.
Morne Morkel defended Sharma, suggesting he learn from Sanju Samson's comeback after poor form.
Samson previously scored 97 not out after being dropped, helping his team qualify for the final.

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Morkel's hard-hitting take on Abhishek Sharma’s slump: ‘Game can be cruel, Sanju Samson found himself in same situation'

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