What is the news?
In the T-20 World Cup 2026, the Indian cricket team will have its first match against the South African cricket team in the Super-8 on Sunday (22 February). Before this match, on Saturday, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has given an important statement on the poor form of opener Abhishek Sharma. He said that the team management is not paying much attention to Abhishek’s poor form and he will perform well in the coming matches. Let us know what he said.
“I am worried about those who are worried about Abhishek”
Suryakumar said on Abhishek’s form, “Those who are worried about Abhishek Sharma’s form, I am worried about them. Why are you so worried about his form? I am worried about the teams that will face him now, because he has not scored any runs yet.” “You know what happens when he plays well. It happens, it’s a team game,” he said.
Suryakumar defended Abhishek like this
Suryakumar said, “It is the responsibility of the team that he (Abhishek) plays according to his identity. That is what he is trying to do. If all goes well, then great. If not, we are ready to take his place. Last year he took our place. This time, let us do it.” Let us tell you that even after playing 3 matches in his first T20 World Cup, Abhishek has not been able to open his account yet.
Is right-arm off-spin bowling a matter of concern?
On whether right-arm off-spin bowling is a matter of concern for Abhishek, Suryakumar said, “I have not seen any mistakes in the first over in T20 Internationals. We are fully prepared to face every type of bowling. We have faced every type of bowling in franchise cricket and international cricket, so our game plan is ready. We have won 4 matches. We have faced difficult conditions.”
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Is Tilak Verma batting too slow?
Regarding Tilak Verma’s slow batting at No. 3, Suryakumar said, “The team management wanted this Mumbai Indians batsman to remain flexible in his approach. If only one wicket falls, he can play his natural aggressive game in the powerplay, but if two wickets fall, then he will have to wait a bit and build a partnership and play till the 10th over. After that we will have enough strength to face the bowling.”
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Abhishek also gave feedback on his form
Abhishek has star sports “I just enjoy my batting. I stopped taking any kind of pressure two years ago. I am focusing on practice and training,” he said in a video posted on Twitter. He said, “Sometimes runs are scored, sometimes not, but I personally feel that I have to play with intent. I may or may not be successful in it, but I will not change my strategy.”
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Listen to Abhishek’s full statement here
“I won’t ever change my process and mindset.” 📈#AbhishekSharma ‘BELIEVES’ in itself as India march into the Super 8 vs #SouthAfrica. motiv
Predict his score against South Africa in the comments.🧐
ICC Men’s #T20WorldCup super 8 👉 #INDvSA | SUN, 22 FEB, 6 PM pic.twitter.com/kgNbhfsWC1
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 21, 2026

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