Abhishek Sharma 'suprised' Sunil Gavaskar as India legend points out immense quality

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Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his surprise at seeing a different side of young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma. Known for his explosive and aggressive batting, Sharma showed remarkable patience during India's T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe.

Abhishek Sharma came into the Zimbabwe match with just 15 runs to his name in four matches. The southpaw stuck to the basics and played a superb knock of 55 runs in 30 deliveries, which played a big part in India's victory.

And Sunil Gavaskar hailed Abhishek's ability to contain himself from hitting every ball. Speaking about the match, Gavaskar admitted he was shocked to see Sharma playing in a composed way.

"He didn't take any risks and played in a very composed way. I was actually surprised to see him defend the ball," Gavaskar told JioStar. He added that this change in style showed a "method" to his batting, proving he can adapt when the team needs him to stay at the crease.

Before this game, Abhishek Sharma had faced criticism following a string of low scores. However, his steady knock of 55 runs helped India build a strong platform as well as effectively silencing those who doubted Sharma's consistency and technique.

Gavaskar described this innings as a major part of Sharma's "learning curve." He explained that every player goes through a rough patch, but the best players are those who learn from their failures. By taking extra time to settle in, Sharma showed maturity that will benefit India in their upcoming high-stakes matches.

The legendary batter feels this newfound discipline will be crucial for India as they move forward in the tournament. India is now preparing for a massive clash against the West Indies in Kolkata, and a confident, versatile Abhishek Sharma at the top of the order could be the key to their success.