Gambhir Urges Abhishek Sharma to Emulate Rohit Sharma, Not Kohli

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News18•23-01-2026, 16:04
Gambhir Urges Abhishek Sharma to Emulate Rohit Sharma, Not Kohli
- •Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav have advised Abhishek Sharma to follow Rohit Sharma's playing style.
- •Abhishek Sharma feels immense pressure to live up to Rohit Sharma's legacy, citing Rohit's contributions to the country.
- •Abhishek, who became India's most important T20I player after Rohit and Kohli's retirement, was Player of the Series in the 2025 Asia Cup.
- •He practices attacking from the first few balls, aligning with the team's strategy for powerplay starts.
- •Abhishek is preparing for the T20 World Cup by practicing against slow bowlers and simulating match conditions in nets.
Why It Matters: Abhishek Sharma is following Rohit Sharma's aggressive opening style under Gambhir's guidance, preparing for the T20 World Cup.
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