Fearless Abhishek Sharma: Redefining India's T20 Game

Former coach heaps praise on Abhishek Sharma for his fearless cricket style, reflecting India's T20I aspirations. Sharma impresses with 1115 runs since debuting in 2024. Meanwhile, Washington Sundar's injury rules him out against New Zealand, with Ravi Bishnoi named as replacement. Shreyas Iyer steps in for injured Tilak Varma.

Abhishek Sharma continues to impress with his fearless approach to cricket, earning praise from former Indian batting coach Bangar. Bangar believes Sharma's aggressive style embodies the vision of the current Indian T20I team. The left-handed batter has scored 1115 runs in 33 matches, pointing to an impressive strike rate of 188.02 since his debut in July 2024.

In other team news, Washington Sundar has been sidelined from India's upcoming T20I series against New Zealand due to a side strain. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Sundar's injury after consultations and recommended rest, following discomfort during a recent ODI.

The BCCI has named Ravi Bishnoi as Sundar's replacement, with Shreyas Iyer additionally joining the squad for the initial matches. The revamped team takes on New Zealand starting January 21, with key players ready to step up in the absence of injured teammates.

(With inputs from agencies.)