Why Should Indian Fans Thank Pat Cummins for Abhishek Sharma?
Abhishek Sharma has been breaking records in the T20I format. Within 1.5 years of making his debut, he has been at the top spot in the ICC T20I rankings. Along with that, Abhishek has now achieved the highest T20I ratings ever by any batsman.
Abhishek Sharma has been breaking records in the T20I format. Within 1.5 years of making his debut, he has been at the top spot in the ICC T20I rankings. Along with that, Abhishek has now achieved the highest T20I ratings ever by any batsman.
Abhishek Sharma has experienced the peak of his career within a year of making his debut. A year after his debut, he holds the top spot in the ICC T20I rankings. But after the Asia Cup final, the new rankings put Abhishek as the best T20I batsman.
As per the latest ICC rankings, . But the twist is that now he has the highest T20I ratings, going at 931. With this, he has passed Dawid Malan, Suryakumar Yadav, and even Virat Kohli in all-time rankings.
Pat Cummins has been the key to Abhishek's dominance in the international format. Let's take a look at why Indian fans should thank Cummins for Abhishek.
1. Abhishek’s Rise Fueled by Cummins
Pat Cummins took over the captaincy of Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024. After leading Australia to win the World Cup in 2023, several teams had their eyes on him. But Hyderabad got him to their team and announced him as the new leader. This is where Abhishek Sharma and Pat Cummins first met.
During the IPL 2024, Abhishek Sharma talked about how from the start of the season. He talked about Cummins’ aggressive approach and said that this suited his batting style.
Even in the nets, Abhishek practised aggressive shots against the bowlers. Partnering with him for the opening was Travis Head, and his shot selection gave a confidence boost to Abhishek Sharma. .
Among this dominant form, all eyes were on Abhishek Sharma, who looked to be a potential asset for the Indian cricket team. In 16 matches of the IPL 2024 season, he finished with 484 runs at an average of 32.26 and a strike rate of 204.21, the highest among all.
2. Abhishek’s Rise on the International Stage
Since Cummins had already shaped Abhishek Sharma in the IPL 2024, he was all set to make his debut for India. Following the T20 World Cup, he was selected for the T20I series against Zimbabwe. And since his debut, Abhishek has not looked back, dominating against every team.
Abhishek Sharma in T20Is:
- Innings: 23
- Not Out: 0
- Runs: 849
- Average: 36.91
- Strike Rate: 196.07
- 100s: 2
- 50s: 5
Within a year of his debut, Abhishek Sharma has shocked the world with his batting skills. Having scored more than 800 runs, his strike rate stands near 200, making him
Whether it is a bilateral series or a multinational tournament, Abhishek Sharma smashing from the very first ball is common. Even in the Asia Cup 2025, Abhishek finished as India's top run scorer and was a consistent run getter for the team throughout the tournament. His character, aggression, and even batting style were perfectly shaped under the leadership of Cummins.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Comments
Sign up or log in to your account to leave comments and reactions
0 Comments