As India prepares for the T20Is against Bangladesh, fans are eagerly anticipating which uncapped players will make their debut. One of them is promising bowler Mayank Yadav, who impressed with his pace in the recent IPL season. While there is uncertainty about his debut, captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that Sanju Samson will open for India alongside Abhishek Sharma. The India skipper also praised the new T20-friendly pitch at Gwalior's new cricket venue, which could make for a competitive match.
Abhishek Sharma: Rising Star of Indian Cricket
Abhishek Sharma, a 22-year-old left-handed opening batsman, has emerged as a promising talent in Indian cricket. He has been making waves with his consistent performance in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Early Career
Abhishek Sharma hails from Pathankot, Punjab. He made his first-class debut for Punjab in 2018. In the following season, he scored over 1000 runs and was the highest run-scorer for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy. His performances caught the attention of the national selectors, and he was included in the India A squad for the unofficial Test series against South Africa A in 2019.
IPL Breakthrough
Sharma made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2020. He initially played as a middle-order batsman but later established himself as a dependable opener. In the 2023 season, he was a key member of the Gujarat Titans team that won the IPL title. He scored over 400 runs at an average of 32.74 and played crucial knocks in several matches.
International Debut
In January 2023, Sharma made his international debut for India in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. He opened the batting alongside Rohit Sharma and scored 73 runs in the first match. He also played in the subsequent two ODIs, scoring a total of 101 runs.
Upcoming T20Is against Bangladesh
Sharma is now part of the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. He is expected to open the batting alongside Sanju Samson. With his recent form and consistent performances, he has a good chance of making his T20I debut in this series.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Q1. What is Abhishek Sharma's batting style? A1. Abhishek Sharma is a left-handed opening batsman known for his clean hitting and ability to play attacking strokes.
Q2. How tall is Abhishek Sharma? A2. Abhishek Sharma is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall.
Q3. Which IPL team does Abhishek Sharma play for? A3. Abhishek Sharma currently plays for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League.
Q4. What is Abhishek Sharma's highest score in first-class cricket? A4. Abhishek Sharma's highest score in first-class cricket is 196, which he scored for Punjab against Saurashtra in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy.
Q5. Who is Abhishek Sharma's favorite cricketer? A5. Abhishek Sharma has named Virat Kohli as his favorite cricketer.
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