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Will Abhishek Sharma Play Today?: The cricket world is abuzz with activity ahead of Sunday's T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand. Ahead of this epic clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a debate has erupted over Team India's starting combination. The biggest question remains: what changes will Team India make to its winning XI?
Will Abhishek Sharma play today's IND vs NZ Final match?
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Gavaskar advises dropping him from the playing 11: Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged the Indian team management to drop the out-of-form Abhishek Sharma from the playing XI for Sunday's final against New Zealand. Gavaskar believes the team needs experienced and in-form players for this high-voltage match.
Abhishek Sharma may be the No. 1 batsman in the ICC T20 rankings, but his bat has remained silent in this tournament. His stats are worrying:
- Tournament runs: Only 89 runs in 7 matches.
- Average: A modest average of 12.71.
- Performance: Only one half-century (on a flat Chennai pitch).
Also Read: IND vs NZ Pitch Report Today: Narendra Modi Stadium Batting or Bowling Pitch?
Why is Gavaskar worried about Abhishek's form?
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Gavaskar told India Today, "This is a very difficult decision. Abhishek Sharma hasn't learned anything from his dismissal pattern. He's repeatedly getting out in the same position where his hands don't have room. Bowlers are targeting this weakness of his."
Gavaskar's Advice: Make Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson open the innings
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Gavaskar suggested that Ishan Kishan should open the innings with Sanju Samson instead of Abhishek Bachchan. He also advocated for the inclusion of Rinku Singh in the team to bolster the middle order.
"Rinku is confident—he has 'God's Plan' tattooed on his body, and sometimes things work out for such players." - Gavaskar
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