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Back the player or chase the title? Sharma's dilemma
Saturday Star
|March 07, 2026
WHEN the stakes are at their highest, every selection decision becomes a talking point.
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INDIA'S Abhishek Sharma watches the ball after playing a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.
(AFP)
As India prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup finale, a heated debate has taken over the cricketing world; should the team continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his lean run or make a bold change by bringing in Rinku Singh?
With the trophy on the line, the question has split fans and experts alike. Abhishek's numbers in the tournament make for uncomfortable reading.
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