Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has opined that Abhishek Sharma has taken up the mantle to dominate the powerplay overs for India. After Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the T20 format, Abhishek Sharma has shined throughout and has sealed his position as a permanent opener in the format.

Rohit Sharma’s departure left a huge void in the format and his strong performance in the Asia Cup have demonstrated that he is ready to take the job in long-term.

“When Abhishek Sharma delivers with the bat, he wins the Man of the Match When he plays, he alone wins the game. When Rohit Sharma left, there was a question about his replacement Who will bat powerfully in the powerplay? We’ve got the answer, and the name is Abhishek Sharma.

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