India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has shown unwavering support for opener Abhishek Sharma, who has faced challenges in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek, the top-ranked T20I batter globally, is yet to score in the tournament, experiencing early dismissals in matches against the United States, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.
Abhishek’s run of low scores has led to comparisons with Ashish Nehra for the most ducks by an Indian in T20 World Cup history, signaling a rare dip in form for the explosive Indian batsman. Despite this, Morkel emphasized that the team management remains confident in Abhishek’s abilities, with no discussions about his position in the team taking place.
Morkel highlighted Abhishek’s hard work in practice sessions and his good form in hitting the ball, expressing optimism about his performance in the upcoming crucial match. He reassured that Abhishek, known for his entertaining style of play, is poised to make significant contributions both to the team and the audience, given his talent and current form.
Abhishek has a history of success against South Africa, having played eight matches against them and scoring 200 runs, including a half-century against the 2024 World Cup runners-up.
