Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s role in Abhishek Sharma’s hat-trick of ducks revealed

Abhishek Sharma's form has been concerning for the team management, as he has scored three ducks in the last three innings. The No.1 T20I batter has been going through a lean patch; however, it is just a matter of time before he gets back to scoring runs for the Men in Blue.

He is set to feature against South Africa in the Super 8 stages. Ahead of the Proteas game, former India batter Mohmmad Kaif believes that Abhishek Sharma would have benefited if India had senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma been part of the T20I squad. As the two cricketing stalwarts might have advised, how to get back to form.

At this time, you feel the absence of players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif said, on his YouTube channel, "Looking at Abhishek's current form, where he has scored three ducks, he is yet to open his mark. At this time, you feel the absence of players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. When Virat was in the team, he used to talk to Shubman Gill about batting."

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"We have seen the visuals of younger players speaking to Rohit and Virat. When such players are there in the team, junior players benefit a lot. Looking at Abhishek's mental state, he would have benefited from having players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma there."

Kaif further added, "Virat would himself tell you about the foot movement and the importance of rotating the strike."It's easier to say that remove these two; we have found the replacement, but you haven't."

Abhishek Sharma needs guidance from two Indian stalwarts

Mohammad Kaif also said, during these situations, that the team realises the value of having experienced players around. He claimed that the juniors looked up to Rohit and Virat, and the two were always available to offer their knowledge and experiences.

Kaif concluded, saying, "I am telling you, the current phase of Abhishek, he would have benefited from the guidance of Virat and Rohit. Senior players in these situations are very helpful, Abhishek needs to fine-tune. You cannot play at your own pace; you need to show some patience."

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from Test and T20 cricket. The two former India captain only play ODI cricket and have their eyes firmly set on the 2027 ODI World Cup. The former among the two has looked in great touch and scored over 500 runs in the last two series after scoring two ducks against Australia.

Abhishek Sharma has no pressure after scoring three ducks

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav believes that there is no pressure for Abhishek Sharma, and he will surely be back in form and score runs. Previously, Virender Sehwag also cited that Abhishek Sharma needs to give himself one or two balls and score one or two singles, and later on, can make up with his striking ability.

Coming to this World Cup, Abhishek Sharma had been India’s best T20 batter since his debut. He has been striking over 190; however, a stomach bug in the first game changed his momentum completely.

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