Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma after 3 consecutive ducks

Ahmedabad, Feb 20: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed strong faith in opener Abhishek Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, as India gear up for their first Super 8 clash against the South Africa national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

The world No. 1 T20I batter is yet to open his account in the tournament. Abhishek began his campaign with a golden duck against the United States, followed by early dismissals against Pakistan and the Netherlands.

On each occasion, he fell within the first two overs while attempting aggressive strokes before settling in.