Mohammad Kaif lauds Abhishek Sharma, backs opener to hit six sixes in an over in the future

Former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif has showered praise on Abhishek Sharma for his incredible form in T20Is. Abhishek has been in tremendous form as he has aggregated 248 runs in five matches of the Asia Cup at an average of 49.60 and a blistering strike rate of 206.67. 

Sharma is the number one T20I batter in the ICC rankings and he has been able to hit the ground running. The left-hander adopts a fearless approach from the get-go and always bats in the top-most gear.

Kaif also backed the southpaw to match his idol and mentor Yuvraj Singh’s record of hitting six sixes in an over in T20Is. West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard is the other batter to hold the same record.

Mohammad Kaif said on his YouTube Channel, “When Abhishek Sharma delivers with the bat, he wins the Man of the Match… When he plays, he alone wins the game. When Rohit Sharma left, there was a question about his replacement… Who will bat powerfully in the powerplay? We’ve got the answer, and the name is Abhishek Sharma.”

“It’s not batting, it’s his statement. On his day, he can destroy a bowler’s career during the power play. He can even hit six sixes in six balls. And, see, it will happen in the future. Abhishek Sharma will hit six sixes in six balls. I am saying this on my YouTube channel because it will happen. The range of shots that he has, the mental power, and understanding of the game. He plays fast bowlers well, and he is equally good against spin,” he added.

Meanwhile, Abhishek scored a blistering knock of 75 runs off just 37 balls despite getting off to a slow start against Bangladesh.

Kaif said, “In the previous game, he was nine off nine deliveries, the catch went down, and he was struggling. He was struggling for the first three overs, but even then, on his bad night, he smashed 66 off his next 28 balls. Even on his day, he knows that he can change the complexion of the game in just one over… He is a future superstar.”

India will take on Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday.