ADVERTISEMENTThe opener has surfaced as a head-turner in his short career mainly because of his explosive starts in T20Is. None, barring Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has commanded so much authority at the top of the order with his devastating presence in the shortest format. That Pakistan will be following him with interest was a given since Ishan Kishan and he can tear into any attack and upset Pakistan’s plans. “Well, if the Pakistan captain wants to see Abhishek bat, then okay we will play him,” he said. The way he uses his feet to unleash his huge repertoire of strokes could sound a death knell for the spinners.

Source: The Telegraph February 15, 2026 02:44 UTC