Sunil Gavaskar pulls up Abhishek Sharma as opener’s repeated failures hurt India: ‘Can’t hit six on first ball’

February 23, 2026

Abhishek Sharma's performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been under scrutiny, particularly after another disappointing outing against South Africa where he scored only 15 runs off 12 balls. Sunil Gavaskar criticized Sharma's inability to handle pressure and noted that the strategic bowling from South Africa effectively targeted his weaknesses, contributing to India's struggles in the tournament.

Will Abhishek Sharma listen to Sunil Gavaskar?

Credit: Hindustantimes

Key Highlights

Abhishek Sharma has scored three ducks in the T20 World Cup 2026.
He managed only 15 runs off 12 balls against South Africa.
Sunil Gavaskar highlighted the pressure affecting Sharma's performance.
South Africa's bowlers targeted Sharma's pads to limit his scoring opportunities.
India lost to South Africa by 76 runs, struggling to recover after early wickets.

Cricket

Sources

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

Sunil Gavaskar pulls up Abhishek Sharma as opener’s repeated failures hurt India: ‘Can’t hit six on first ball’

Key Highlights

Sources

Related Stories

NASA Shakes Up Artemis Moon Programme Amid Technical Delays

Best Laser Printers in India for Home Printing Needs

Actions by companies named as accused or beneficiaries were legitimate, says court