Abhishek Sharma scored 84 runs from 35 balls in 1st T20I against New Zealand. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1823-01-2026, 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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