In a recent development, former New Zealand cricketer and current cricket coach Mike Hesson has weighed in on the potential future of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma in the Indian cricket team. Mike Hesson suggests that Abhishek Sharma could be in contention to open the batting for India post the T20 World Cup, citing the player’s exceptional performance with SRH in the ongoing IPL season.
Abhishek Sharma showcased his batting prowess yet again in SRH’s recent match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 8, where he remained unbeaten with a score of 75 runs. Alongside his partner Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma led SRH to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory, chasing down the target in just 9.4 overs.
Mike Hesson praised Abhishek Sharma’s ability to tackle spin in the powerplay and noted significant improvements in his game against pace bowlers as well. Mike Hesson anticipates that Abhishek Sharma, along with other emerging talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, could potentially feature in the Indian team’s batting lineup after the T20 World Cup in June.
Mike Hesson emphasized Abhishek Sharma’s prowess as a boundary hitter and a six-hitter, highlighting his impressive statistics in the IPL 2024 season. With 401 runs in 12 matches, Abhishek Sharma has showcased his consistency and power-hitting abilities, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 205.64.
Notably, Abhishek Sharma currently leads the IPL 2024 season in terms of the number of sixes hit, with a total of 35 to his name. His remarkable performance against LSG included 8 boundaries and 6 sixes, contributing significantly to SRH’s dominance in the powerplay overs.
As SRH gears up for their final two home matches against Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 16 and May 19 respectively, Abhishek Sharma’s stellar form continues to fuel speculation about his future role in the Indian cricket team.
