When questions were raised on Abhishek Sharma, this veteran stood as a shield and gave such a statement amid the noise of bad form.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Indian cricket’s rising star Abhishek Sharma is the target of critics these days. His failure to perform as per expectations in the series against Zimbabwe has sparked debate on social media about his place. But meanwhile, a big name of the cricket world has given such a statement while defending Abhishek, which has silenced the opponents. The legend believes that Abhishek is a ‘special talent’ and it would be too early to judge him on the basis of only a few innings. “1000 people, 1000 things”: Voice raised in support of Abhishek Amidst the noise about Abhishek Sharma’s poor form, former cricketers and experts advised the team management to be patient. Big support: Supporting Abhishek, the veteran said, “When you play aggressive cricket, you also take the risk of getting out early. Abhishek is doing what the team wants from him. 1000 people sitting outside will give 1000 different opinions, but we should look at the ‘impact’ of the player, not just the runs.” Fearless style: Abhishek Sharma is known for his fearless batting style. Experts say that if he changes his style, he will lose his natural game. Story behind the figures: Abhishek Sharma made his T20 debut this year and showed his strength to the world by scoring a century in the very second match. However, his bat has been silent in the last few innings: Last few inningsPerformance AnalysisMatch 110 runs Good start, but out in playing big shots Match 207 runs Wrong shot selection under pressure Match 312 Struggle against runs Why is it important to back Abhishek? Supporters argue that after the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India needs an opener who can strike with the very first ball. Abhishek Sharma fits perfectly into that slot. Left-Hand Advantage: He gives the option of being a left-handed batsman in the top order. Part-Time Spin: He can also try his hand at bowling, which makes him a useful all-rounder. Young Josh: From the perspective of 2026 T20 World Cup, he can prove to be a long race horse. Will his place remain in the playing eleven? In the upcoming matches, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Competition has increased with the presence of players like Shubhman Gill. However, the captaincy and coaching staff currently seem to be in a mood to give more opportunities to Abhishek.