Abhishek Sharma has performed brilliantly in the six matches leading up to the Asia Cup 2025 final, with a strike rate of 204.63.
Sri Lankan head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has praised Abhishek Sharma’s recent batting. Abhishek has been in excellent form in the Asia Cup 2025, with a strike rate of 204.63 in the six matches leading up to the final.
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During the post-match interaction, when asked if he saw any similarities between the young Jayasuriya and Abhishek, Jayasuriya praised Abhishek for trusting his natural game.
According to News18, Jayasuriya said, “Abhishek is playing his natural game and the team management has encouraged him to play that way. This is very important because if a player is playing his natural game, we should encourage him to continue doing so.”
Abhishek Sharma: The coaching staff has given him the freedom to play his natural game: Jayasuriya
The aggressive left-handed batsman also explained how Abhishek’s innings progressed well after the powerplay. He reiterated that the team management is encouraging Abhishek’s natural game.
He further added, “Whenever he has to play a little slower, he now knows how to play. So, if he wants to bat longer after the six overs of the powerplay, he’s doing so. Day by day, he’s scoring more runs and batting very well. I think the good thing is that the coaching staff has given him the freedom to play his natural game. That’s the key.”
The match between India and Sri Lanka ended in a tie, and thanks to Arshdeep Singh’s brilliant performance in the Super Over, the Indian team defeated the Charith Asalanka-led team in a thrilling match. The Indian team will now play Pakistan in the final at the same ground on Sunday, September 28th.
