Days after scoring a record-breaking century, India opener Abhishek Sharma endured a nightmare outing against Japan in the one-off T20I on Tuesday in Sano. The southpaw thus scripted the unwanted record of being dismissed for a duck the most times in a calendar year. Abhishek, who scored a 30-ball century against Afghanistan in the third T20I last week, was dismissed for a golden duck by Japan all-rounder Charlie Hara-Hinze. He also became the first player to be dismissed for a duck 10 times in a single calendar year.
Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya recently suggested that Abhishek has established himself in the Indian team, understands his importance and role, and consistently gives his best for the country. He hailed India’s young talent as a positive sign for the country’s cricketing future. “He is a player who has established himself in the team. He knows how important his place is and (he is) for the team, what he needs for the team. And he has given his best shot. So, the players individually, if you mention, everyone wants to do well for their country.
And so these are the players, young players who are in India, so that’s a good future for India cricket,” he said.
