'He finds methods to score runs': Rahane highlights what makes Abhishek special
Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has praised Abhishek Sharma for his adaptability and aggressive batting style in T20 Internationals. Rahane highlighted Sharma's ability to find new ways to score runs against challenging bowlers without sacrificing his high strike rate.
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Abhishek Sharma continues to redefine aggressive batting in T20 Internationals, combining an extraordinary scoring rate with the ability to find solutions when opposition bowlers try to expose his weaknesses. The India opener crossed the 2,000-run mark in T20Is during the third match against West Indies in Indore on Sunday, and former India batter Ajinkya Rahane believes his ability to adapt without compromising his attacking intent makes him a special talent.Abhishek smashed 69 off just 30 deliveries to power India to a formidable total of 223 in the third T20I, helping the hosts take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
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