Young sensation Abhishek Sharma is making waves in the cricket world. His explosive batting in the Asia Cup 2025 has stunned everyone.
His 74-run innings off 39 balls in the Super Four match against Pakistan in Dubai, in particular, won the hearts of the selectors.
Now, news is circulating that Abhishek may get his first call-up to the Indian team in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
But this opportunity raises questions about the ODI careers of veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Abhishek’s brilliance, selectors surprised
Abhishek scored 173 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 208.43 in the Asia Cup. His fearless batting and left-arm spin bowling have made him shine as an all-rounder.
According to a report, “Abhishek Sharma is likely to be included in the ODI team for the Australia series.”
His 2014 runs and 38 wickets in List A cricket, with an average of 35.33 and a strike rate of 99.21, are also appealing to the selectors.
His fearless approach, especially against Pakistan, surprised everyone.
Showed strength against Pakistan
In a high-pressure match like the India-Pakistan match, where many young players crumble under pressure, Abhishek performed exceptionally well.
A source said, “Abhishek didn’t show any nerves, didn’t back down, and faced every challenge with confidence, even arguing with Pakistani bowlers.”
His courage convinced the selectors that he is a big-match player. India needs such a brave man on the Australia tour.
The series, starting October 19, will feature three ODIs and five T20Is, where Abhishek can make his mark in the 50-over format.
Abhishek’s impressive form has made him the world’s number one batsman in the T20I rankings. His 907 rating points surpassed England’s Phil Salt by 63 points.
But his inclusion in the ODI team raises questions: will the trio of Abhishek, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal put an end to the ODI careers of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli?
Abhishek’s all-round game and fearless attitude make him difficult to ignore. Both his batting and bowling could prove to be a game-changer for India on the Australia tour.
