Abhishek, the world’s No. 1 T20I batsman, went into the 2026 T20 World Cup with great expectations given his stellar form. But things are not the same in the ongoing multi-national event as he has managed just 70 runs so far, including three consecutive ducks.
With the upcoming encounter set to be a virtual knockout, the pressure will be on him to live up to and justify the trust reposed in him by the team management.
Amid all this, the former Proteas captain has stated that given his poor form and the conditions, Abhishek will be under pressure against the 2016 T20 World Cup champions.
“He is out of form, but very dangerous. They will need him against West Indies. It is a pressure game, and for a man who is out of form, it is difficult to play a pressure game. For example, look at Jos Buttler against New Zealand. You can see he is feeling a bit of pressure. He is one of the best T20 players ever, and if he can feel the pressure, Abhishek will definitely feel the pressure against West Indies with the entire country on his back,” he says. said while speaking on his YouTube channel.
“They want him to perform, knowing the standards he has set in recent months. That can sometimes be very tough for a player,” he added.
‘Focus on what you are good at’ – advice from AB de Villiers to Abhishek Sharma
The batting maestro didn’t stop there. He had some advice for the struggling Indian opener. He noted that the young southpaw would have to slow things down and give himself some time.
“My advice to him would be to just focus on what you do best. That’s seeing the cricket ball, taking a few deep breaths and making sure you slow things down. If you feel like the bowlers are rushing you, send them back. Act as if you’re on your guard again,” de Villiers said.
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