Abhishek Sharma was predicted by many cricket experts to finish as the leading run-getter in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, but he has started the tournament on a terrible note, recording a hat-trick of ducks.
“I am worried about the people who are worried about Abhishek Sharma” – Suryakumar Yadav
Addressing the media ahead of the India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Suryakumar Yadav stated that he is not at all worried about Abhishek Sharma’s current form.
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The Indian captain said that Abhishek is a very strong player and he is confident that he can play a very big innings and trouble any team once he gets set. He jokingly said that he is not concerned about the form of the left-handed batsman, but about the opponents.
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Suryakumar also issued a fiery warning to the opposition teams. Extending his support to the Punjab boy, Suryakumar said that Abhishek helped the team many times last year, so now it is the team’s turn to support him when things are not going well for him.
We will cover him: Captain of India
Suryakumar Yadav said at the pre-match press conference, “I’m worried about the people who are worried about Abhishek’s form, I’m worried about them. Why are they so worried about Abhishek’s form? But I think about the teams that are going to play him. That he hasn’t scored a point yet. You know the rest of the answers.”
If he scores a point, you’ve seen what happens. It happens, it’s a team sport, it keeps happening. Now the team has a demand that the boy has to play with his identity. So he tries to play. If it happens, that’s fine, if it doesn’t, we’re here to cover you. Last year he covered for us, now we will cover for him.”
India are currently undefeated in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup but Abhishek Sharma, one of India’s most dangerous T20 batters, is going through a very tough time. In the three matches he has played so far, he has managed three ducks, which is very surprising.
Abhishek usually attacks from the first few balls. His strike rate in T20 cricket is above 190, which shows how aggressive he is. But in this tournament, he has not even been able to settle for the crease. The slow throws in this tournament haven’t helped him either.
Since making his India debut in July 2024, Abhishek has become a key player for the Men in Blue thanks to his fearless style and attacking mentality. In just 41 matches he scored 1,297 runs. The year 2026 has been full of ups and downs for him so far.
One of his biggest highlights this year was hitting a 14-ball fifty against New Zealand, which became the second-fastest T20I half-century for India. In the IPL, Abhishek created history by scoring 141 runs off just 55 balls. It was the highest individual score by an Indian player in the history of the IPL.
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