IND vs SA: Suryakumar is returning this favor to Abhishek Sharma, warns teams before Super-8 match

Sanjeev Kumar

khelja|21-02-2026

IND vs SA: Suryakumar is returning this favor to Abhishek Sharma, warns teams before Super-8 match

One round of T20 World Cup 2026 has ended and now the second round is about to start. Team India has made it to the Super-8 by winning all its matches in the first round, where its first match will be against the last World Cup runner-up South Africa. Before this match, the name of Indian opener Abhishek Sharma is on everyone's lips, who has been out on 0 in 3 consecutive matches.

In such a situation, questions are being raised about them and concerns are being expressed. But Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav is not only careless in this matter but is also warning other teams about the danger of Abhishek.

Abhishek in this World Cup team india He was considered to be the biggest batting force, which he still is. However, the start of the tournament was not good for him. After being out without opening the account in the very first match, his health deteriorated, due to which he had to stay in the hospital for 2 days.

But even after returning after this, his luck did not change and he could not score any runs in the next two matches also.

The team is returning the favor to Abhishek

In such a situation, experts and fans are expressing concern about him before the Super-8 round. However, the Indian team has full confidence in its opener. Indian captain Surya even said that Team India is currently repaying a favor to Abhishek and he is not worried about Abhishek but other teams. In the press conference a day before the match, Surya said, "I am worried about those who are worried about Abhishek Sharma's form.

I am more worried about the teams that will face Abhishek. Last year he did everything, so now it is our turn to return the favor."

5 ducks in 8 matches in a month

Team India and Abhishek himself would not have even imagined that they would have such a start in this World Cup. Not only this World Cup, but Abhishek's journey in 2026 has not been good so far. Within just one month, he has not even been able to open his account in 5 out of 8 T20 matches. Although Team India has won all its matches in the World Cup, the competition in the Super-8 round will be tougher than before.

In such a situation, if Abhishek does not produce any strong or effective innings against South Africa, then the team will really be in trouble and the worry will increase, no matter what is said in front of the media.

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