India, March 6 -- Abhishek Sharma finds himself at a crucial crossroads very early in his career. The attacking left-hander built a reputation over the past couple of years for his fearless strokeplay at the top of the order, producing several eye-catching performances that quickly pushed him into the spotlight. His rise was so rapid that he even climbed to the top of the ICC T20I batting rankings.

However, when the moment arrived on the biggest stage at the T20 World Cup, things took an unexpected turn. Before the tournament began, Abhishek was widely tipped to be the MVP of India's batting unit, expected to provide explosive starts and dominate opposition bowlers. Many even drew comparisons with his mentor, Yuvraj Singh, who lit up the...