T20 World Cup 2026 has exposed Abhishek Sharma early on. Duck in his debut outing, followed by another golden duck off four balls against Pakistan – the opener’s form is under the microscope. Former spinner Piyush Chawla, however, urges calm in his latest JioHotstar comments.
Chawla’s verdict is clear: ‘Abhishek’s current dip isn’t troubling. Everyone saw his brilliance across 18 months prior. He plays high-octane cricket, balancing risk with rich rewards. Patience will unlock his best.’
Zooming into specifics, Chawla analyzed: ‘Bowlers dread facing him due to low error tolerance. Strike rate dips in that precise two-meter slot with new-ball swing, but it’s sky-high otherwise.’
Suryakumar Yadav’s India has powered to Super 8s with an unbeaten group streak. Against Netherlands on Wednesday, expect shifts – Chawla tips Arshdeep Singh to return in place of Kuldeep Yadav, refreshing the pace battery.