Three zeros in three innings! Abhishek repeats Sanju Samson’s unwanted record, Sharma included in shameful list

Abhishek Sharma: India’s brilliant opening batsman Abhishek Sharma is playing his first T20 World Cup. He has played three matches, and has not even opened his account yet. On 18th February, Abhishek Sharma came on the field against Netherlands in Ahmedabad and he was bowled on the third ball of the first over of the match. This was the third consecutive time in this World Cup that Abhishek Sharma has been out on a duck. In the first match of T20 World Cup 2026 against USA, Abhishek Sharma was out for a duck on the very first ball. After this he did not play against Namibia. Then Abhishek Sharma returned to the pavilion after getting out on a duck against Pakistan in Colombo.

After this, he was out on zero runs in the match against Netherlands also. Abhishek Sharma has created an unwanted record by getting out on a duck against Netherlands. Abhishek Sharma has joined the list of the batsman who has been out for a duck the most number of times in T20 International cricket.

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Abhishek equaled Sanju Samson’s record

Abhishek Sharma is currently struggling with bad form. In the beginning of 2026, he played a five-match T20 series against New Zealand. He was out on duck twice in this series. Then in the T20 World Cup, he was out on duck thrice. With this, Abhishek Sharma has equaled the unwanted record of Sanju Samson. He has been out on duck five times in 2026. Earlier in 2024, Sanju Samson had made the record of getting out most number of times for India in T20 International matches, five times. Now Abhishek Sharma has also joined Sanju Samson’s unwanted list.

Team India’s tension increased

The Indian team had entered the T20 World Cup 2026 as the defending champion. Before the tournament, Abhishek Sharma was considered to be India’s biggest X-factor. Left handed batsman Abhishek Sharma is known for his aggressive batting. Who creates pressure on the bowlers by hitting a six on the first ball. As a result, Abhishek Sharma’s poor form has increased the tension for Team India. India won all its matches in the league stage but now Suryakumar Yadav’s team faces the challenge of Super 8. India will face strong teams in Super 8. Therefore, it is very important for the Indian team to get Abhishek Sharma back in form.

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