“The problem lies in his shot selection”: Irfan Pathan breaks down Abhishek Sharma’s struggles against off-spinners in T20 WC
Summary
Irfan Pathan analyzes Abhishek Sharma's struggles against off-spinners and praises Ishan Kishan's strong batting form during the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Key Points
- Irfan Pathan attributes Abhishek Sharma's struggles against off-spinners to poor shot selection, particularly playing across the wicket.
- Sharma has failed to score in his last three innings after battling a stomach infection, with five ducks in his last eight innings.
- Ishan Kishan is highlighted as India's star performer with impressive stats including 176 runs at a strike rate of 202.29.
- Pathan predicts South Africa might challenge Kishan by bowling wide to force him to play on the off-side early.