Kris Srikkanth reckons Abhishek Sharma is ‘desperate’ to get off the mark in the T20 WC 2026

Former Indian selector and commentator Kris Srikkanth has a valuable piece of advice for the dashing opening batter Abhishek Sharma, who has been struggling to get off the mark in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

While he was dismissed for a golden duck against the USA, Sharma suffered a four-ball duck against Pakistan. Later in his third group stage game against the Netherlands, he got out for a three-ball duck, making it three consecutive ducks in as many games.

Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Srikkanth asserted that Abhishek should take some time before swinging hard against the bowlers, adding that the opener should not change his game but just allow himself to settle down.

"This dismissal he slogged and got out. When you've scored ducks in the first two games, take time for two balls at least. There is nothing wrong in getting your eye in. There must be something wrong with you if you are getting out for ducks. You only have to assess it yourselves and take a few balls. If I were him, I'll realize luck is not on my side, so I'll look to play straight for four deliveries and not across the line,” Kris Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.

"I would tell Abhishek not to change his game but just take slightly more time. Just get the feel of it initially, but go for it even in that time if it's in your range. But don't play across the line. He never used to play across the line like this. You play across the line when your mind is not in control," he added.

Additionally, Srikkanth reckoned that Sharma looked 'desperate' for runs during the group stage game against the Netherlands. Moreover, he gave the example of Ishan Kishan, who took his own time to settle down before playing big shots in the games against Namibia and Pakistan.

"The No.1 T20 batter in the world can't score a run now. The way he got out in this match was a sign of desperation. This is where Abhishek Sharma also has to make his adjustment. Ishan Kishan takes a few balls to settle down before exploding. That time, Abhishek Sharma has to take," he stated.

"Why are trying to smash every ball, Abhishek? Try to play four balls within the crease. There is nothing wrong in that. As a player, you have to make some personal adjustments. The world is cruel. People will praise when you are doing brilliantly but they'll criticize in a stretch like this," he concluded.

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