Jayasuriya on Abhishek Sharma
Sri Lanka team head coach Sanath Jayasuriya was impressed with Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma's fighting spirit in the middle. He has expressed admiration for the young player's ability to switch between big shots and caution. Sharma has been in good form in Asia Cup 2025 so far, scoring three half-centuries on the trot.
Balanced Batting Approach
Jayasuriya told that Sharma is allowed to play freely with the directions given by the team management. Sharma is aware of playing aggressively and keeping his pace low at certain times, as he was told. Post powerplay, he reduces his speed, which keeps him at the crease for long hours. This has benefited him in scoring consistently and improving his batting game match by match.
Role of Team Management
The Sri Lanka coach also credited the Indian coaching staff. In his opinion, they have left Sharma with enough liberty to play his game, something that is vital to the confidence of a young player. This has allowed Sharma to grow and maintain playing consistently in the tournament.
India vs Sri Lanka Match
Regarding India and Sri Lanka's last match, Jayasuriya spoke of the Super Over finish. No captain or coach would wish for games to be decided by a Super Over, he said. It was not an easy run chase of 203 but for Sri Lanka, they almost scored that target. Despite solid batting, they fell short in the Super Over.
Abhishek Sharma's Current Form
Sharma is the highest run-scorer in the Asia Cup 2025. Sharma has accumulated 309 runs in six games and is the current highest run-scorer in the tournament. India will now face the final game against Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Fans of Sharma are eager to see him repeat his performance in the final game.
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