Abhishek Sharma’s poor run of form has emerged as a major concern for India ahead of their crucial Super 8 clash against South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The aggressive opener has failed to score in the tournament so far, registering three ducks and facing only eight deliveries in total.
Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim advised Abhishek to show greater patience and avoid the urge to dominate from the first ball. He emphasised that building an innings and trusting his natural game would help him overcome the difficult phase.
Despite his struggles, India captain Suryakumar Yadav and the team management continue to back the young opener, viewing the slump as temporary. With tougher challenges ahead in the Super 8 stage, India will hope Abhishek regains his rhythm and provides explosive starts at the top.
