Manoj Tiwary and Irfan Pathan question Abhishek Sharma’s form ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after another poor outing.

Abhishek Sharma is facing intense scrutiny after another disappointing outing in the T20 World Cup 2026. The young opener has struggled for consistency, managing just 80 runs in six matches, including three ducks and a solitary half-century. As India prepares for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, concerns around Abhishek Sharma’s form continue to grow.

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary did not hold back while assessing Abhishek Sharma’s approach in the T20 World Cup 2026. After scoring 10 off 11 balls against West Indies, Abhishek Sharma was criticised for not valuing his wicket. Tiwary stressed that Abhishek Sharma must improve his shot selection and develop a stronger mindset to become a consistent match-winner in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Irfan Pathan also highlighted technical flaws in Abhishek Sharma’s batting during the T20 World Cup 2026. He pointed out issues with balance and weight transfer, noting that Abhishek Sharma leaned back excessively while attempting an attacking stroke. According to Pathan, correcting these adjustments will be crucial for Abhishek Sharma to regain rhythm in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Despite the dip in form, Abhishek Sharma remains the No. 1 ranked T20I batter. However, with fierce competition in the squad and high expectations in the T20 World Cup 2026, Abhishek Sharma must deliver when it matters most. The semi-final stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 could define how Abhishek Sharma responds to this challenging phase.