Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has set social media ablaze with his bold comparison, placing Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma ahead of Chris Gayle in the annals of destructive T20 batting. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif marveled at Sharma’s seamless blend of aggression and reliability.
‘Big hitters like Gayle often struggle with consistency, but Abhishek has elevated the art. He dives into attack mode instantly, surpassing even Gayle’s template. No praise is too much for this kid,’ Kaif stated.
Sharma’s stats speak volumes: 1,267 runs at a blistering pace in 35 T20 innings, boasting two tons and eight fifties. This prowess has terrorized bowlers worldwide while captivating fans with his audacious strokeplay.
His exploits in the New Zealand T20 series are fresh in memory. In the opener, he carved out 84 runs from 35 balls, smashing eight maximums. The third match saw him unbeaten on 68 off 20 deliveries, including a 14-ball fifty laced with five sixes and seven fours.
Kaif noted, ‘Such batters rarely deliver every game, but Abhishek proves them wrong. A dozen balls from him yield 60-70 runs, turning matches single-handedly.’ With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, Sharma’s form positions India strongly, potentially unlocking their path to glory through his unrelenting assault.