Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan expressed admiration for Ashutosh Sharma’s remarkable innings during the IPL 2024 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in Mullanpur. Despite PBKS ultimately losing the match, Ashutosh’s stellar performance left a lasting impression on Khan and cricket enthusiasts alike.
Ashutosh Sharma’s explosive knock of 61 runs off just 28 balls significantly bolstered PBKS’s innings, nearly guiding his team to victory from a precarious position of 111 for 7. Notably, one of the highlights of Ashutosh’s innings was his audacious six off Jasprit Bumrah, wherein he executed a sweep shot against a yorker delivery, a feat rarely witnessed in cricket.
Zaheer Khan, in awe of Ashutosh’s batting display, commended the PBKS batter for his exceptional technique and ability to anticipate Bumrah’s delivery. Khan remarked, “No one, I mean, no one we’ve seen can play that kind of sweep shot to Bumrah, anticipating that yorker, going ahead and then yet managing.”
In addition to Ashutosh’s performance, Zaheer also lauded Shashank Singh for his contribution to the PBKS innings, particularly during a critical juncture when the team was reeling at 14 for 4. Singh’s composed innings of 41 runs played a pivotal role in PBKS’s fightback, although they ultimately fell short of the target set by MI.
Despite the loss, Ashutosh and Shashank’s consistent performances have been a silver lining for PBKS in an otherwise challenging IPL 2024 campaign. Ashutosh currently boasts 156 runs from four matches with a staggering strike rate of 205.26. PBKS is scheduled to face Gujarat Titans (GT) in their next match on April 21st.
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