England’s legendary batsman Kevin Pietersen made a big statement. He called India’s young opener Abhishek Sharma the most perfect opener in T20 cricket.
Abhishek made his T20 debut for India in July 2024. He has been on fire ever since. He is currently ranked No. 1 in the ICC T20 rankings.
Strong Praise from Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen shared a post on Instagram, writing: “Not surprised at all by this. Abhishek is the most complete opening batsman in T20 cricket. Fearless, courageous, and talented!”
Abhishek has played 29 T20 matches so far. He has scored 1012 runs, with an average of 37.48 and a strike rate of 189.51. He has two centuries and six fifties.
Player of the Series in the series against Australia and Player of the Tournament in the Asia Cup 2025.
Parthiv Patel is also a fan
Parthiv Patel said on Star Sports that Abhishek doesn’t just hit sixes anymore, he plays smart.
“Abhishek is known for six-hitting. The one thing that was seen on this tour is that it’s not like he is trying to swing blindly off every ball. I saw the maturity in how to play the field.”
He further said: “However, here, if the boundary is 75 or 80 meters, it doesn’t get cleared that easily. Then you have to hit shots in the pockets.
You have to hit shots where the fielders aren’t there. You saw that in Abhishek Sharma’s innings in Melbourne and today as well.”
Parthiv believes that if Abhishek lasts 12-13 overs, India will win the match.
“He will play like this only. The day he plays 12-13 overs, India will mostly win that match because he bats with a strike rate like that.”
Abhishek’s charisma could continue in IPL 2025. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to action.
