Abhishek Sharma Reacts to Josh Hazlewood's Absence in Next T20I
Abhishek Sharma expressed great admiration for Josh Hazlewood's exceptional bowling performance during the second T20I match between India and Australia at the MCG. He highlighted Hazlewood's surprising ability to challenge even the most aggressive batters.
Sharma's Aggressive Batting Style
Known for his ultra-aggressive batting, Abhishek Sharma has become a fearsome opponent for bowlers. His ability to start strong and maintain intensity throughout makes him one of the most threatening openers in modern T20 cricket.
Hazlewood's Impact in the Second T20I
In the match, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood bowled a remarkable spell, taking key wickets early on and restricting India’s scoring. He dismissed Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma inside the powerplay and finished with figures of 4 overs for just 13 runs.
Post-Match Comments from Abhishek Sharma
“I think as a batter, I was watching him in the ODIs as well. So, somehow, we knew that he was going to give us this much difficulty. So, obviously, the way he bowled today, even I got surprised. I haven’t seen something like this in T20s. And this is something new for me as well. Because I am a batter that wants to dominate."
Sharma’s statement reflects his respect for Hazlewood’s skills and the unexpected challenge he faced from him in the T20 format.
Author’s Summary
Abhishek Sharma praises Josh Hazlewood’s outstanding bowling, expressing surprise at his impact and acknowledging the tough challenge he posed during the second T20I match.