T20 World Cup 2026: Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s big statement on Abhishek Sharma’s poor form, said- now other teams should worry

New Delhi: Just before the start of the Indian team’s Super-8 campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the form of young opener Abhishek Sharma remains the center of discussion. Amidst the ongoing debate regarding Abhishek, who failed to open his account in three group stage matches, captain Suryakumar Yadav has come out in his support. Before the important match against South Africa, he has given a statement which is enough to answer the critics as well as boost Abhishek’s morale.

The Indian team has made it to the Super-8 by remaining unbeaten in the group stage, but Abhishek Sharma’s bat remained completely silent. He was out for zero in his first three World Cup matches, after which questions were raised on his selection. However, the team management and captain have shown full confidence in him.

‘I am more worried about the teams who will face him now’

In the press conference held before the match against South Africa, when captain Suryakumar Yadav was asked about the form of Abhishek Sharma, he replied with great confidence. He said that he is not worried about Abhishek’s form, but the opposing teams now need to be cautious of him.

“I am worried about the people who are worrying about Abhishek Sharma. I am more worried about the teams who will face him now. He did everything last year, now it is time for us to return the favour.”- Suryakumar Yadav, Captain, Indian Cricket Team

It is clear from this statement of Suryakumar that the team management is giving full support to Abhishek Sharma and he may get a chance in the big match against South Africa. In the last match against Netherlands, when Abhishek was out for zero, disappointment could be clearly seen on his face.

How is Abhishek’s record against South Africa?

Even though Abhishek Sharma’s current form is a matter of concern, his statistics in the T20 International against South Africa are quite impressive. He has played a total of 8 matches against this team so far, in which he has scored 200 runs at an average of 25 and a stormy strike rate of 173.91.

During this period, he has also scored a half-century innings with his bat. Looking at these figures, the team will hope that Abhishek Sharma will return to form in the important match of Super-8 and contribute to the team’s victory by playing a big innings.