"Drop Abhishek Sharma from Final”: Ex-India star’s big advice to India

Cricket

India are set to face New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, but a key selection debate is gaining attention

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has urged the team management to consider dropping Abhishek Sharma for the high-pressure final

Abhishek Sharma has struggled with the bat throughout the tournament, scoring only 89 runs in seven innings, raising questions about his place in the playing XI

Kaif suggested that resting the young opener could help both the player and the team, especially in such a crucial match where every decision matters

The final between India and New Zealand will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, making it one of the biggest matches of the tournament

With the trophy on the line, the big question remains: Will India stick with Abhishek Sharma or make a surprising change before the final?

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