Mohammad Amir, a former Pakistani fast bowler, made headlines with his comments on India’s opening batsman Abhishek Sharma, citing his playing style as overly simplistic.
Mohammad Amir, the former fast bowler from Pakistan, has drawn attention in the lead-up to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with his critical remarks about Indian opener Abhishek Sharma. Amir described Sharma as a 'slugger', suggesting that he relies too much on brute force without employing refined batting techniques. While he acknowledged that Sharma could score significant runs if he had a good day, Amir emphasized that Sharma needs to strengthen his technical skills to perform consistently.
India has been performing impressively under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav in the ongoing T20 tournament, securing their spot in the Super-8 after a fourth consecutive victory against the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, Amir pointed out that the Indian batting lineup has struggled in certain matches, notably highlighting Abhishek Sharma's failure to score runs - he has been out for a duck on three occasions so far. The middle order, too, has lacked much-needed stability, raising concerns about India's batting depth in high-pressure situations.
With Amir's critical observations, the discussion surrounding India's batting performance is sure to intensify, especially as they progress further into the tournament. His comments underscore the pressure that players like Sharma face while representing a highly competitive national team like India, and whether they can handle that pressure successfully may prove crucial for India's ambitions in the World Cup.
