Suryakumar Yadav Responds to Pakistan Captain’s Comment on Abhishek Sharma
In a recent pre-match press conference, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed remarks made by Pakistan’s skipper, Salman Ali Agha, regarding Abhishek Sharma’s fitness for their upcoming T20 World Cup clash.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Response to Pakistan’s Captain
Pakistan’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, expressed his hopes for Abhishek Sharma’s quick recovery ahead of the highly anticipated match on February 15. He stated that facing India at full strength was essential and praised Abhishek as a formidable player.
In his response, Suryakumar humorously remarked, “If the (Pakistan cricket team’s captain) wants him to play, we will play him (Abhishek Sharma) tomorrow.” His light-hearted answer seemed to showcase confidence in his team.
Abhishek Sharma’s Recent Performance
Abhishek Sharma has had a challenging start in the T20 World Cup. He experienced a golden duck against the USA and missed India’s match against Namibia due to a stomach infection that required hospitalization. Despite these setbacks, Abhishek has shown remarkable skill in T20 cricket.
- Debuted in T20I after India’s 2024 World Cup victory.
- Played 38 matches and scored 1,297 runs.
- Maintains an average of 37.05 and a strike rate of 194.74.
- Has two centuries and eight fifties, with a highest score of 135.
Performance Against Pakistan
In his encounters against Pakistan, Abhishek has participated in three matches, scoring 110 runs at an average of 36.66, alongside a striking rate of 189.65. His best performance against them consists of a score of 74.
As the T20 World Cup match approaches, all eyes will be on Abhishek Sharma’s fitness and potential impact on the game. The clash will occur at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where India aims to showcase its strength.
