2 min learnFeb 23, 2026 09:26 PM IST
Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir spoke about Abhishek Sharma once more, this time praising the younger Indian opener for his ‘intent’ however reiterating that his method was being uncovered in worldwide cricket.
Sharma opened his 2026 ICC T20 World Cup account on Sunday, scoring fifteen runs in twelve balls earlier than Marco Jansen despatched him again to the pavilion. Sharma’s poor World Cup run has now prolonged itself to 4 video games in a row.
“It’s essential to have seen that he scored 14 runs on the identical facet. All three of the boundaries he hit have been off unhealthy balls. He does have potential. He saved the identical intent even after three geese,” mentioned Amir on the present Haarna Mana Hai.
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“However, as a senior participant, my message to him could be that worldwide cricket will expose your method. If he brings slightly persistence and hits the ball the place it’s, it might be higher. He has the abilities; how he needs to utilise them is as much as him,” Amir mentioned.
Amir then acknowledged that India has an issue chasing down totals now that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have exited T20Is.
“India have been uncovered as they have been chasing for the primary time on this T20 World Cup. This isn’t a staff that has Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. They dealt with the match because the state of affairs demanded,” he mentioned.
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Amir then identified that India’s plan to ship left-handers out on the prime was uncovered and that till they settled on the fitting staff mixture, it might be powerful for them to get outcomes.
“The largest mistake India made was sending three left-handers on the prime. Rinku doesn’t even get time to play. You benched Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel towards batters who wrestle towards spinners. Irrespective of how massive a staff you’re, you gained’t get outcomes till you play the fitting combos,” he asserted.