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India face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup’s marquee clash at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium. With Abhishek Sharma’s fitness uncertain and Pakistan’s spin attack ready, India’s middle-order stability will be key. Rain could also impact the high-voltage encounter
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India opener Abhishek Sharma, recovering from a stomach infection, returned to training ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy said Abhishek looks set to play after missing the Namibia game due to hospitalisation
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India face Namibia in their second Group A T20 World Cup game, with Abhishek Sharma recovering from illness and Sanju Samson set for a chance. The defending champions aim for a dominant win before the high-pressure Pakistan clash on Sunday
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Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been discharged after a stomach infection but remains doubtful for the T20 World Cup clash against Namibia. Tilak Varma said his participation will be decided before the game, with India prioritising the Pakistan match on February 15
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Sachin Tendulkar, Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma appear in DP World’s Go Beyond campaign for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The film highlights cricket’s spirit of innovation and ambition, blending legends with new talent to inspire fans
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New Zealand bowling coach Jacob Oram praised India’s top three batters Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, likening them to Sanath Jayasuriya. He admitted it was tough to contain India’s batting line-up and said motivating Kiwi bowlers remains a challenge
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Suryakumar Yadav struck back-to-back fifties against New Zealand, rediscovering his touch ahead of the T20 World Cup. Experts Sunil Gavaskar and Aakash Chopra hailed his confidence and adaptability, noting his ability to handle pacers and spinners with calculated aggression
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Abhishek Sharma’s stunning 12-ball fifty and Suryakumar Yadav’s fluent 57 not out powered India to an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I at Guwahati. Bishnoi and Bumrah starred with the ball as India sealed the series 3-0
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Punjab named Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh in their 18-man Vijay Hazare Trophy squad. Quarterfinalists last season, Punjab begin against Maharashtra on December 24 in Jaipur. Gill’s availability remains uncertain due to India’s upcoming ODI and T20I series
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India dropped Shubman Gill and recalled Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh for the T20 World Cup. Axar Patel was named vice-captain. The squad blends power-hitters, all-round depth and experienced bowlers, with India opening their campaign against USA on February 7
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India opener Abhishek Sharma backed captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill to deliver match-winning performances ahead of the T20 World Cup, saying their experience and adaptability will prove crucial despite modest returns in the third T20I against South Africa.
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India defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20I in Dharamsala after a strong show by the pacers, who bowled out the visitors for 117. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill ensured a smooth chase as India took a 2-1 series lead
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Abhishek Sharma smashed a 12-ball fifty, equalling Yuvraj Singh’s record, during Punjab’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Bengal in Hyderabad. He scored an unbeaten 148 with 16 sixes, joining an elite list of fastest T20 half-centuries
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India secured a 2-1 series win over Australia after their final T20I in Brisbane was washed out due to rain. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a strong start before the weather intervention, marking India’s fifth consecutive T20I series win over Australia
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India sealed the five-match T20I series against Australia 2-1 after the final game in Brisbane was washed out due to rain. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a flying start before play was halted by lightning.
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Matt Kuhnemann, Australia's left-arm spinner, hopes his bowlers can dismiss India's Abhishek Sharma cheaply in the remaining T20I matches. He praised Sharma as a serious batting talent and stressed the importance of taking early wickets to control the game
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Josh Hazlewood’s three-wicket burst and Mitch Marsh’s quickfire 46 guided Australia to a four-wicket victory over India in the second T20I at Melbourne. Abhishek Sharma’s fighting 68 was the lone bright spot as India were bowled out for 125.
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India's first T20I against Australia will focus on Suryakumar Yadav's form after a lean patch. Despite leading India to success, his recent struggles with the bat are a concern. The series marks India’s T20 World Cup preparation
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Abhishek’s superlative efforts in the Asia Cup T20I tournament and Smriti Mandhana's outstanding performance in home ODI series against Australia earned them accolades
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India’s Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav are in the race for ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September. Smriti Mandhana, Sidra Amin, and Tazmin Britts are shortlisted for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award