Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma became the fourth Indian to be dismissed for a duck on his T20I debut, joining the likes of MS Dhoni, KL Rahul and Prithvi Shaw. This happened during the first T20I between India and Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday. Sharma was the second Indian to be dismissed for nought on debut against Zimbabwe, after KL Rahul in 2016.
Abhishek Sharma, the Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder, became the fourth Indian to be dismissed for a duck on his T20I debut. The left-hander was trapped in front by left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza in the third over of India's innings in the first T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday.
Before Sharma, only three other Indian batsmen had been dismissed for a duck on their T20I debuts: MS Dhoni in 2006, KL Rahul in 2016, and Prithvi Shaw in 2018.
Sharma's dismissal was a big blow to India, who were already struggling after losing Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli cheaply. India eventually went on to lose the match by 10 wickets, with Sharma's duck proving to be a major turning point.
The 21-year-old Sharma had a forgettable outing in his debut T20I match, as he was dismissed for a duck and failed to contribute with the ball. Sharma's dismissal was a big blow to India, as he was expected to contribute with both bat and ball.
Abhishek Sharma is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pacer.
Abhishek Sharma made his T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe on August 19, 2022.
Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a duck on his T20I debut, caught in front by left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza.
Three other Indian batsmen have been dismissed for a duck on their T20I debuts: MS Dhoni, KL Rahul, and Prithvi Shaw.
Abhishek Sharma's dismissal for a duck on his T20I debut is significant because it makes him only the fourth Indian batsman to be dismissed for a duck on their T20I debuts.
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