“I feel he is just a slogger” - Mohammad Amir takes a dig at Abhishek Sharma ahead of INDvPAK clash

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has taken a dig at the Indian opening batter Abhishek Sharma, calling him just a slogger and not technically sound. Notably, India will lock horns with Pakistan in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, February 15, in Colombo.

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Speaking exclusively on a Pakistani sports show, Amir has asserted that he would consider Abhishek Sharma as a proper batter only when he tackles the swing early on and plays on merit in the shortest format of the game.

“By whatever little I have seen, if you ask me honestly, I feel he is just a slogger… I don’t think he is technically sound. He just stands there and wants all balls to be bowled in a particular area. I will consider him a proper batter only when I see that the ball is swinging even slightly and he tackles it well.” Amir said on a Pakistani channel.

Notably, Sharma is doubtful for the game against Pakistan after he suffered a stomach infection. While he was hospitalized a few days ago to get his infection treated, he was discharged a day before the game against Namibia, but missed the second group stage clash.

"As far as I have spoken to him, he looks good. He did some practice today also. He told me he is on the way," Varun Chakravarthy said after the game against Namibia.

According to reports, Abhishek lost a bit of weight as well. For the same reason, the opening batter needs some time to recover and regain his strength to play professional cricket. During the toss vs Namibia, India captain Suryakumar Yadav made it clear that the batter might miss a game or two.

"Abhishek isn't fine still, might take one or two games," skipper Suryakumar Yadav said at the toss against Namibia.

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