Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh wants Abhishek Sharma to work hard on his bowling. Singh noted Sharma doesn’t work hard on his bowling as he does on his batting. The left-hander scored a magnificent knock of 135 runs off just 54 balls in the fifth and final T20I against England at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday.
The southpaw smashed seven and 13 sixes to play an instrumental role in taking India to an above-par score of 247 runs. Sharma had a great evening as he also bagged two wickets (accounting for Jamie Overton and Brydon Carse) and conceded only three runs in a solitary over he bowled.
Meanwhile, Sharma has picked six wickets in 17 T20Is and he has shown that he can roll his arm over for a couple of overs.
Harbhajan Singh said on his YouTube Channel, “I want Abhishek Sharma to bowl regularly. When he came the first day, I told him he is a good bowler. His seam position is great. He does not work hard on his bowling as much as he does on his batting. I always tell him, he can improve his bowling. He has all the qualities to be a good left-arm spinner. His father has worked hard on him.”
Singh said he is delighted to note Abhishek Sharma’s progress as a batter.
“Abhishek is making his family proud. It’s not easy to score 100 off 37 balls. Kya kha raha hai bhai breakfast mein (What are you having for breakfast)?” He is a fearless batter be it any format. I am happy to see his progress.”
The Turbanator highlighted that the current T20I team is ready for the T20 World Cup, which will take place in India.
“This team is ready for the 2026 T20 World Cup. India defeated England by defending as well as chasing. We have players who can break the opposition.”
After the conclusion of the T20I series, India and England will take on each other in three ODIs. The first ODI between these two teams will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur on Thursday.
