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Ashwin Praises Abhishek Sharma as India's Next Batting Superstar

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  • Abhishek Sharma scores fluent half-century in tough conditions
  • Ashwin calls Sharma the "next batting superstar of India"
  • Sharma works on improving technique, talks to legends like Lara
Ashwin Praises Abhishek Sharma as India's Next Batting Superstar

In the recent second T20I match between India and Australia, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the pitch tested every Indian batter. However, one player stood out with a remarkable display of composure and strokeplay - Abhishek Sharma.

While wickets tumbled around him, the young opener scored a fluent half-century, the lone bright spot in India's four-wicket defeat. After the match, former India spinner R Ashwin showered praise on the left-hander, calling him the "next big batting talent in Indian cricket."

Ashwin highlighted Abhishek's natural flair and his willingness to learn from legends. "I truly believe, man, that the next batting superstar of India is Abhishek Sharma," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. The former spinner noted that Sharma is constantly working on improving his technique, even seeking advice from the legendary Brian Lara about controlling his bat swing.

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Ashwin also praised Abhishek's ability to adapt to tough conditions and quality bowling. Despite the challenging pitch and Australia's tight bowling, Sharma was able to find ways to score runs, including charging down the track and hitting boundaries over the covers.

Ashwin concluded by calling Abhishek a rare talent blessed with both skill and cricketing intelligence, stating that he has the "God-given gift" to make his hard work shine. On a tough day for India, Abhishek Sharma once again provided a "beautiful exhibition of what good batsmanship in T20 cricket looks like."

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Abhishek Sharma is a young Indian cricketer who has been praised by former India spinner R Ashwin as the "next batting superstar of India."
Ashwin highlighted Sharma's natural flair, willingness to learn from legends like Brian Lara, and ability to adapt to tough conditions and quality bowling.
Despite India's defeat, Sharma scored a fluent half-century, impressing with his composure and strokeplay on a challenging pitch.

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