Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Abhishek Sharma's Form Sparks Team Selection Questions
Abhishek Sharma, a former top-ranked T20I batter, has been struggling recently.
In his last 17 matches, he has been dismissed 10 times for 10 runs or fewer.
His average has dropped from 37.05 to 19.41, and his strike rate has also decreased.
Despite a good performance against Zimbabwe, his overall form has raised questions about his place in the team.
Other players like Sanju Samson have been dropped for similar issues, making Sharma's position uncertain.
Abhishek Sharma has been dismissed 10 times for 10 or fewer runs in his last 17 T20Is.
His average has dropped from 37.05 to 19.41, and his strike rate has decreased to 165.
Sharma showed promise with a 55-run performance against Zimbabwe but was dismissed cheaply in the recent match.
The Indian team has high standards for top-order batters, with players like Sanju Samson being dropped for inconsistencies.
Questions are being raised about Sharma's place in the team due to his prolonged poor form.
- Who
- Abhishek Sharma, Indian cricket team
- What
- Questions about Sharma's place in the team due to poor form
- When
- Recent T20I matches, including against Zimbabwe
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Why
- Sharma's consistent low scores and team's high standards for top-order batters
Retain Sharma
Replace Sharma
Performance Consistency
Retain Sharma
Sharma should be retained due to his past performances and potential.
Replace Sharma
Sharma's recent poor form justifies his replacement.
Team Standards
Retain Sharma
Sharma deserves more opportunities as he has shown glimpses of his past form.
Replace Sharma
Other players like Sanju Samson have been dropped for lesser inconsistencies.
- Player
- Abhishek Sharma
- Current T20I Ranking
- Former No. 1
- Recent Dismissals
- 10 times in last 17 T20Is for 10 or fewer runs
- Current Average
- 19.41
- Current Strike Rate
- 165
- Recent Notable Performance
- 55 runs against Zimbabwe