After Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 14-ball fifty helped India crush New Zealand in just 10 overs, stunned Kiwi players couldn’t resist checking his bat for secrets. Was it the willow—or the wizardry?
With a strike rate nearing 200 and the ability to dismantle bowling attacks in the powerplay, Abhishek Sharma isn’t just a batter—he’s India’s psychological edge in their quest to defend the T20 World Cup title.
New Zealand all-rounder Mark Chapman has heaped praise on India’s Abhishek Sharma, calling his explosive batting ‘calculated chaos’—a blend of raw power and sharp tactical awareness that’s giving rival teams serious food for thought ahead of the T20 World Cup.
In a late squad twist, Shreyas Iyer will now stay with the Indian T20I team for the full series against New Zealand after Tilak Varma’s anticipated return to competitive cricket was postponed—raising questions about India’s middle-order strategy ahead of major tournaments.
In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I half-century by an Indian—reaching 50 off just 14 balls against New Zealand—and left fans wondering if Yuvraj Singh’s legendary record is finally under threat.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has laid down strict conditions for Shakib Al Hasan’s potential return to international cricket—less than a year after his controversial retirement and amid the nation’s T20 World Cup exclusion crisis.