Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has lavished praise on India’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, calling his batting “an absolute treat to watch.” Currently ranked as the world’s number one T20I batter, Abhishek has become a key pillar in India’s aggressive batting revolution with his fearless mindset and wide range of strokes.
Abhishek’s breakthrough came during IPL 2024, when he scored 484 runs at a strike rate of 204.21 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. His power-packed batting — featuring scoops, flicks, pulls, and drives — left bowlers with little room for error and established him as one of the league’s brightest young talents.
Watson, in awe of Abhishek’s transformation, reflected on his steady progression as a player.
“He’s incredibly good, isn’t he? It’s been special to see his evolution over the last two or three years, from when he first came in, got opportunities for Sunrisers Hyderabad. And then seeing him just continue to explode like he has. He’s got all the different gears, he’s got all the different shots against all different bowlers in all different conditions as well,” Watson told reporters.
From IPL Stardom to International Recognition
Following his stellar IPL campaign, Abhishek earned a call-up to the Indian side for the Zimbabwe tour, where he scored 125 runs in five matches with a brisk strike rate of 174.65. Although his form briefly dipped during the Bangladesh series, the management kept faith in his abilities — and that patience soon paid off handsomely.
Abhishek’s defining moment arrived in the five-match T20I series against England, where he topped the run charts with 279 runs at 55.80 and a jaw-dropping strike rate of 219.69. He carried this golden form into the Asia Cup, leading India’s batting unit with 314 runs at an average of 44.86, cementing his reputation as India’s most dependable T20 batter.
Watson couldn’t stop admiring his balanced aggression and tactical maturity. “So he is an absolute treat to be able to watch. Someone who’s so fearless, but then he’s got the skill to be able to go with it, to adapt to whatever’s required as well,” Watson added.
Continuing the Hot Streak Down Under
Abhishek extended his fine run in Australia, where he smashed a quickfire 37-ball 68 in Melbourne against a fiery pace attack. While many struggled to adjust to the bounce, the left-hander showcased both confidence and control.
Asked about his strategy to contain such a batter, Watson replied jokingly, “Try and get him out. Otherwise, you’re in deep trouble.”
With his fearless batting, composure, and consistency, Abhishek Sharma is rapidly emerging as the face of India’s modern T20 generation — one built on power, adaptability, and unshakable confidence.
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