<p>Indian cricket great Sunil Gavaskar tried saving Abhishek Sharma from embarrassment following his three ducks in the ongoing T20 World Cup, but the ranked number one batter didn’t listen. He went ahead with his natural game against South Africa in the just-concluded Super 8 tie in Ahmedabad, and even though he got off to a mark and scored a couple of fours, his manner of dismissal left everyone worried, including Gavaskar, who again begged him to follow this simple advice amid crushing form.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Having called out numerous games over the years, Gavaskar has witnessed talented players either make it big or crumble under pressure, and he fears Abhishek might suffer a similar fate if he continues to play in the same manner. Although he backed the freakish left-hander to come good as the tournament progresses, he advised him to take it slowly at the start, something Abhishek must realise before it gets too late.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammad-amir-viral-prediction-comes-true-pakistan-yousuf-reacts-as-south-africa-crush-india-in-super-8-ahmedabad-t20-world-cup-1771825451011"><strong>Mohammad Amir’s viral prediction comes true? Yousuf reacts as South Africa crush India in Super 8</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>"The fluency is not there at the moment. In the nets, you know you'll face the next ball even if you get out on the first. But in a match, it's a completely different story. That pressure can almost freeze you, restricting the free movement of the arms when aiming for a big shot. He got a little stuck there, and South Africa bowled very cleverly. They know he likes to make room and play through the offside, so look at Rabada, he kept targeting the pads relentlessly, even after conceding a six," Gavaskar said on Star Sports after the match.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Abhishek opened his account with a boundary on the offside and another one before miscuing one, only for Corbin Bosch to grab it brilliantly. While he followed his instincts and did what he does best despite suffering three failures (mostly against off spin thus far), Abhishek found it troublesome to take on the South African pacers, who kept bowling wide and away and also on the chest-height area to keep him silent. The ploy worked as Abhishek failed to get going and eventually got out on 15.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Considering India must win the remaining two matches convincingly against Zimbabwe (Feb 26) and the West Indies (Mar 1), while also hoping for other results to fall in their favour for them to cruise into the semis, Abhishek’s form would be key to India’s title defence.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>For the co-hosts, they have a backup option in Sanju Samson, who, although he fared poorly against New Zealand in the lead-up to this competition, is one of the best players on song on his day.&nbsp;</p>

In four matches at the ongoing T20 World Cup, Abhishek Sharma has scored just 15 runs, including three ducks. 

Indian cricket great Sunil Gavaskar tried saving Abhishek Sharma from embarrassment following his three ducks in the ongoing T20 World Cup, but the ranked number one batter didn’t listen. He went ahead with his natural game against South Africa in the just-concluded Super 8 tie in Ahmedabad, and even though he got off to a mark and scored a couple of fours, his manner of dismissal left everyone worried, including Gavaskar, who again begged him to follow this simple advice amid crushing form. Having called out numerous games over the years, Gavaskar has witnessed talented players either make it big or crumble under pressure, and he fears Abhishek might suffer a similar fate if he continues to play in the same manner. Although he backed the freakish left-hander to come good as the tournament progresses, he advised him to take it slowly at the start, something Abhishek must realise before it gets too late. Also read | Mohammad Amir’s viral prediction comes true? Yousuf reacts as South Africa crush India in Super 8 "The fluency is not there at the moment. In the nets, you know you'll face the next ball even if you get out on the first. But in a match, it's a completely different story. That pressure can almost freeze you, restricting the free movement of the arms when aiming for a big shot. He got a little stuck there, and South Africa bowled very cleverly. They know he likes to make room and play through the offside, so look at Rabada, he kept targeting the pads relentlessly, even after conceding a six," Gavaskar said on Star Sports after the match. Against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Abhishek opened his account with a boundary on the offside and another one before miscuing one, only for Corbin Bosch to grab it brilliantly. While he followed his instincts and did what he does best despite suffering three failures (mostly against off spin thus far), Abhishek found it troublesome to take on the South African pacers, who kept bowling wide and away and also on the chest-height area to keep him silent. The ploy worked as Abhishek failed to get going and eventually got out on 15. Considering India must win the remaining two matches convincingly against Zimbabwe (Feb 26) and the West Indies (Mar 1), while also hoping for other results to fall in their favour for them to cruise into the semis, Abhishek’s form would be key to India’s title defence. For the co-hosts, they have a backup option in Sanju Samson, who, although he fared poorly against New Zealand in the lead-up to this competition, is one of the best players on song on his day.

<p>In four matches at the ongoing T20 World Cup, Abhishek Sharma has scored just 15 runs, including three ducks.&nbsp;</p>

Gavaskar begs Abhishek Sharma to take THIS advice to find form amid crushing show with bat in T20 WC

<p>Indian opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bad-to-worse-abhishek-sharma-joins-unfortunate-club-with-third-consecutive-duck-in-2026-t20-world-cup-india-vs-netherlands-1771427757152">Abhishek Sharma got out on zero against the Netherlands</a> in India’s final T20 World Cup group game in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (Feb 18), registering his third duck thus far in this tournament. Even though he batted for close to 90 minutes in the nets ahead of the match, he failed to open his account, worrying the fans and even the experts. One such name, Sunil Gavaskar, spoke on Abhishek’s rare slump, considering his scores and strike-rate in the lead-up to the T20 WC, saying perhaps the expectations’ weight is getting onto him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Maybe the expectations might be weighing just a little too heavily on him. He is a lovely guy. If he had got a flying start in the first game, things might have been different. But now, you can sense that the expectations of being the big guy, the six-hitter, the No. 1 batter in the team, might be weighing heavily on him," Sunil Gavaskar said during post-match analysis on Star Sports.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Gavaskar noted that, considering his range of shots, Abhishek must allow himself to spend more time in the middle before opening his arms. Although known for clearing boundaries for fun even on the first ball of the match, Abhishek is advised to take his time and play dots if required, knowing he can always make up for that in the next eight balls.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"I think with the range of shots he has, he has to give himself a little more time in the middle. Not be looking to open his innings with a boundary or a six. If he gets it, then fine - but looking to play across the line for the big shot, no. Even if there are four dot balls, it does not matter because in the next four to eight balls, he can make up for that,” Gavaskar opined.</p><h2>‘His manner of dismissals is predictable’</h2><p>Abhishek got out on zero thrice in his maiden ICC event, and all while playing a leg-side slog. While twice he got out caught at the mid-on area, Aryan Dutt cleaned bowled him on a four-ball duck in the previous game, forcing Gavaskar to call the manner of his dismissals predictable. Urging him to play smart cricket, Gavaskar said Abhishek must get off before trying to play his natural game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Watch his dismissal against the Netherlands -</strong></p>

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<p>"He has to play smart cricket. He has to get the circulation in his legs. He has to get off the mark. If you are playing for India, you have to get off the mark, and everything will fall in place. The way he is getting out is very predictable. The mindset is such that, 'I am being seen as somebody who hits at a 200 strike-rate, I have to live up to that.' You don't have to. It's just natural - when you take a couple of singles, you get a sense of the pitch. He will get a big score once he gets set," Gavaskar concluded.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, India’s next challenge is against the last time runners-up, South Africa, in the first Super 8 match in Ahmedabad on Sunday (Feb 22).</p>

‘Weight of expectations’ is hurting Abhishek Sharma. Following a third scoreless outing in Ahmedabad, Sunil Gavaskar breaks down the technical and mental hurdles facing India’s star opener. Can a "single first" solve the T20 World Cup’s biggest batting crisis?

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma got out on zero against the Netherlands in India’s final T20 World Cup group game in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (Feb 18), registering his third duck thus far in this tournament. Even though he batted for close to 90 minutes in the nets ahead of the match, he failed to open his account, worrying the fans and even the experts. One such name, Sunil Gavaskar, spoke on Abhishek’s rare slump, considering his scores and strike-rate in the lead-up to the T20 WC, saying perhaps the expectations’ weight is getting onto him. "Maybe the expectations might be weighing just a little too heavily on him. He is a lovely guy. If he had got a flying start in the first game, things might have been different. But now, you can sense that the expectations of being the big guy, the six-hitter, the No. 1 batter in the team, might be weighing heavily on him," Sunil Gavaskar said during post-match analysis on Star Sports. Gavaskar noted that, considering his range of shots, Abhishek must allow himself to spend more time in the middle before opening his arms. Although known for clearing boundaries for fun even on the first ball of the match, Abhishek is advised to take his time and play dots if required, knowing he can always make up for that in the next eight balls. "I think with the range of shots he has, he has to give himself a little more time in the middle. Not be looking to open his innings with a boundary or a six. If he gets it, then fine - but looking to play across the line for the big shot, no. Even if there are four dot balls, it does not matter because in the next four to eight balls, he can make up for that,” Gavaskar opined. ‘His manner of dismissals is predictable’ Abhishek got out on zero thrice in his maiden ICC event, and all while playing a leg-side slog. While twice he got out caught at the mid-on area, Aryan Dutt cleaned bowled him on a four-ball duck in the previous game, forcing Gavaskar to call the manner of his dismissals predictable. Urging him to play smart cricket, Gavaskar said Abhishek must get off before trying to play his natural game. Watch his dismissal against the Netherlands -

<p>‘Weight of expectations’ is hurting Abhishek Sharma. Following a third scoreless outing in Ahmedabad, Sunil Gavaskar breaks down the technical and mental hurdles facing India’s star opener. Can a "single first" solve the T20 World Cup’s biggest batting crisis?</p>

T20 World Cup: ‘Weight of Expectations,' Gavaskar explains Abhishek Sharma’s rare slump after 3rd duck

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Gavaskar begs Abhishek Sharma to take THIS advice to find form amid crushing show with bat in T20 WC

‘Weight of Expectations,' Gavaskar explains Abhishek’s rare slump after 3rd duck