India, Feb. 21 -- Abhishek Sharma has been central to India's aggressive T20I batting template. His "see the ball, hit the ball" approach has laid the foundation for India's blitzkrieg numbers since the 2024 T20 World Cup. But a forgettable start to the ongoing ICC event has raised fresh concerns.

In his first three appearances, in which he has faced just eight deliveries, Abhishek is yet to open his account, registering ducks in all three matches. While captain Suryakumar Yadav assured full backing for the left-hander amid murmurs about possible technical or mental issues, and whether the management should look beyond him if the slump continues, India's first training session at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday suggested...