Abhishek Sharma not ready for T20 World Cup now: Yuvraj Singh

Abhishek Sharma has scored 288 runs for SRH with a strike rate of 218.18 in the ongoing IPL 2024.

Legendary India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has backed young Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma to play for India.

One of the most notable players in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been Abhishek Sharma, who has drawn a lot of notice with both his remarkable strike rate and his ability to hit sixes. With 288 runs in eight games, the 23-year-old is now the second-best scorer for SRH and is a strong candidate for rising Player of the Season.

The left-hander has scored his runs at a strike rate of 218.18 and has hit 26 sixes and 21 fours in the IPL 2024. He has been a reason why SRH has gotten flying starts and he has scored 1 fifty as well, but his cameos have been terrific for SRH.

Having worked closely with him, Yuvraj Singh believes the young Punjabi left-hander needs to grow into a little more mature player before being considered for India’s international roster.

“Abhishek is almost there but I don’t think he is ready for the World Cup right now. For the World Cup, we have to take an experienced side. Obviously, some guys have played for India. After the World Cup, he should be prepared to play for India. That is what he should focus on. Coming six months will be very important for Abhishek,” Yuvraj said on Cricbuzz.

Abhishek has smashed more sixes than fours (26: 21) in the eight games he has played.

“His strike rate has been phenomenal”- Yuvraj Singh on Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek’s ability to stroke the ball effectively and sustain a healthy strike rate (218.18) impressed Yuvraj. But according to the former Indian cricket player, Abhishek needs to score a few significant runs before he can leave his mark.

“His performance definitely is better. His strike rate has been phenomenal but big scores haven’t come. With this kind of strike rate, it’s important that you get big scores if you want to compete for a spot to play for India. Great strike rates, yes, but there have to be a couple of big knocks to make sure that you are worthwhile to play for India.

He has the ability to play big shots, the big sixes that he has been hitting are very good, but I think he has to learn to take singles and know how to rotate strike. He has to learn play out the bowlers who are bowling well and target other bowlers. I think work has to be done on that aspect,” Yuvraj said.

A lot of time has been spent by Yuvraj on Abhishek’s batting, especially his technique. The young player had experienced difficulties with short balls, so they decided to take care of the issue. Yuvraj wanted Abhishek to have the courage to face short balls head-on.

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