Andy Flower names 5 young Indian cricketers to watch out for like Abhishek Sharma

The old one Zimbabwe captain still Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) head coach Andy Flower identified five emerging talents from IndiaThe current T20I squad could step into the formidable shoes left vacant by retirements. Virat Kohli again Rohit Sharma aside Ravindra Jadeja following the victory of India T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Two veterans bid farewell to T20I cricket on a high note after India cruised to a seven-run win South Africa in the final in Barbados on June 29.

Emerging talent identified by Andy Flower

With the departure of these senior players, the Indian selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkarhe picked a revamped team for the Zimbabwe series, picking Shubman Gill as captain for the first time. Flower, speaking to the Times of India, highlighted Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Abhishek Sharma again Riyan Parag as small guns are ready to fill the gap. Flower noted that although Jaiswal did not feature in the T20 World Cup, his power remained extraordinary. Despite a poor IPL season, Flower praised Gill for his cricketing acumen and playing style reminiscent of Kohli.

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“When I put on my IPL coaching hat, I have to keep a close eye on the players. (Yashasvi) Jaiswal has not played a single match in the T20 World Cup but he is an incredible option. Shubman Gill, by his standards, had a quiet IPL but he looks like a very smart player. He plays like Virat Kohli,” Flower was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

“I am looking forward to Abhishek Sharma’s performance. I really like Dhruv Jurel’s look. Watching him in the Test series against England, he did very well. Riyan Parag has the swagger you need in international cricket,” Flower concluded.

Abhishek Sharma’s history-making century against Zimbabwe

India’s tour of the Zimbabwe series took a turn after a stunning defeat in the first T20I match, prompting a strong comeback in the next match with a stunning 100-run victory. This resurgence was encouraged Amazing century by Abhishek. Despite a rough start with a four-ball duck at the start of the series, Abhishek blazed to a century in just 45 balls, becoming the third fastest Indian and the first to score a T20I century against Zimbabwe.

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