Ahead of the second T20I match against New Zealand, Team India`s Abhishek Sharma said that he is following former skipper Rohit Sharma`s attacking style. The left-handed batsman also said that he aims to deliver good start to his team.
“I would not say I am fully matured yet, because there is always room to improve. But I feel my job is to play aggressive cricket in the first six overs. I have been practicing a lot for that. I know if I give a good start or show good intent early, the team can follow that momentum. That is what I always think about,” said Sharma on `Cricket Live`.
He then revealed that in his initial days in the national team, the coach and captain had asked him to follow the same intent that Rohit used to adapt in the format.
“Rohit bhai has done a lot for the country. There is always pressure because of the starts he used to give in the powerplay. When I came into the team, the coach and captain wanted the same from me. I felt it suited my style too because I love to attack from the first few balls. So, I think I have been following in Rohit bhai`s footsteps, and I am really happy to play in this manner and do well for India,” he said.
Abhishek also spoke about his preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 matches and what all things he keep in mind while batting in the nets.
“When I get a week or ten days, I keep in mind the bowlers I will face in the next series or matches. It all comes down to how I execute those plans. For the upcoming T20 World Cup, I have been practicing for that too. I know we will play all over India in different conditions against different teams, so preparation is key,” said the 25-year-old cricketer.
“I feel I have to play this way because in most teams, the main bowlers bowl the first few overs. If I score runs in those overs, it helps the team follow that momentum. It also puts the bowlers under pressure. Once that happens, I feel they are playing into my plan, and I can execute it,” he added.
The second T20I match between Team India and New Zealand at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Raipur on Friday.
(With ANI Inputs)
