Abhishek Sharma’s instinctive aggression under scrutiny as World Cup struggles mount
“He shouldn't force himself to play big shots across the line. Take a single and get off the mark. Even four dot balls don't matter,” the former India captain said.
“He shouldn't force himself to play big shots across the line. Take a single and get off the mark. Even four dot balls don't matter,” the former India captain said.
Kishan smashed 77 off just 40 deliveries, striking ten fours and three sixes on a sluggish, spin-friendly R Premadasa surface to power India to 175/7.
With both Rohit and Kohli now featuring exclusively in One-Day Internationals, discussion around their places in India’s squad for the next World Cup has intensified.
The five-match series already in India's pocket, having won the first three matches, India is likely to continue its 'SKYball' strategy. The team has already sent a message about its preparations for the T20 World Cup next month.