ADVERTISEMENTAt the start, Abhishek was expected to be the key batter at the top while doubts surrounded Sanju Samson’s place. Also Read Abhishek Sharma fights for place as India weigh Rinku call before T20 WC semi-finalThat picture has changed since the must-win Super Eight game against West Indies. If Samson’s form dominated conversations early on, Abhishek’s run of low scores has taken centre stage in the knockout phase. Against spin, Abhishek has often been forced to manufacture strokes, finding it difficult to rotate strike when bowlers take pace off the ball. On surfaces where bowlers take pace off, the quick downswing makes it harder to adjust to slower balls.

Source: The Telegraph March 06, 2026 11:29 UTC