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News India Live, Digital Desk: Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav have given important indications regarding the continuity of Abhishek Sharma, who is considered the future star of the Indian cricket team, in the national team. The selection committee and team management believe that Abhishek is an ‘X-factor’ player, but he needs proper time and patience to fully adjust to the international level.
Management Advice: Why is patience important?
Abhishek Sharma has impressed everyone with his aggressive style in IPL and domestic cricket, but the pressure of international cricket is different. According to News18 report:
Emphasis on Consistency: Coach Gambhir wants Abhishek to learn to strike the right balance between his aggressive batting and spin bowling.
Long Race Horse: Suryakumar Yadav has indicated that Abhishek will not be tested on the basis of only a few matches, but he will be given enough chances to prove himself.
Technical Improvements: Team India’s coaching staff has advised him to make minor changes in his technique and exercise patience against international level bowlers.
Importance of Abhishek Sharma in the team
Why Abhishek Sharma is important for the team can be understood from these points:
Left-Right Combination: As a left-handed batsman in the top order, he can spoil the strategy of the opposition team.
Allround Ability: His useful spin bowling provides an additional option for the captain.
Advantage of powerplay: He has the ability to hit big hits from the first ball, which is the demand of modern T20 cricket.
Way forward: What will be the next step?
Looking at the upcoming series and big tournaments (like T20 World Cup), Abhishek Sharma is being groomed as a ‘backup opener’ or a middle-order floater. This ‘patience’ policy of Gambhir and Surya will help Abhishek to play his natural game without any mental pressure.
