India, Sept. 26 -- Abhishek Sharma has been a revelation for India in the ongoing Asia Cup. As he continues to take the tournament by storm, a narrative has emerged. Social media is buzzing with claims that India's current T20 success entirely hinges on their blazing opener. Remove Abhishek from the equation and the Indian side is nothing more than ordinary, the critics argue.

It is a seductive storyline: A youngster carrying the hopes of a nation on his blade. But it is fundamentally flawed and misreads what makes the current Indian unit special. The numbers paint a picture of sustained excellence that has been built on foundations far stronger than any individual performance.

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