With his outstanding performances in IPL 2024, particularly in the recent matches, SRH’s Abhishek Sharma has emerged as one of the standout players of the tournament. His explosive batting style was on full display when he scored a blistering 75 runs off just 28 deliveries against LSG, leading his team to victory in a mere 9.4 overs. This stellar display adds to his already impressive record this year, having accumulated over 401 runs in 12 matches.
Abhishek Sharma’s Strong Case for T20 World Cup Selection The question now looms whether Abhishek Sharma will secure a spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, perhaps as a reserve player. Calls for his inclusion have already begun, with former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh voicing his support for Abhishek Sharma to be included in the reserves for the tournament in the USA and the West Indies.
“What the hell just happened in Hyd #Travishead & @IamAbhiSharma4 Hitting sixes like taking singles. Chased 165 in 9.4 overs . Should Team India include Abhishek in the bench strength ?? @IPL @BCCI @SunRisers,” Harbhajan tweeted.
Harbhajan’s sentiment is echoed by former coach Mike Hesson, who sees Abhishek Sharma as a valuable addition to the Indian team post-World Cup. Hesson believes that Abhishek’s ability to tackle spin and his improvement against pace make him a high-quality player with a knack for hitting boundaries and sixes.
“I mean, I think his ability to take on spin in the power play. And he’s improved greatly against pace,” Hesson commented. “He is a high-quality player. He’s a boundary hitter. He is a six hitter and no doubt post World Cup, and he will start to make some changes, whether it be Jaiswal, himself or Shubman Gill. To be fair, there’s a few. There’s plenty of names, but he will definitely be one that will have plenty of people talking about.”
As discussions intensify about Abhishek Sharma’s potential inclusion, all eyes will be on the T20 World Cup squad announcement to see if the rising star earns a place among India’s reserves.
