Why were Indian players jealous of Abhishek Sharma? Samson reveals the reason

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Samson’s Big Revelation

Sanju Samson made a surprising statement about young opener Abhishek Sharma. He revealed that some Indian players jokingly felt jealous of Abhishek because of his natural talent and fearless batting style.

Instant impact on the team

Samson shared that Abhishek made an immediate impact upon joining the squad. His confidence and aggressive approach from the very first ball immediately caught the eye of his teammates.

Audacious playstyle from ball one

Abhishek is known for his aggressive approach and fearless intent to hit the ball from the very first delivery itself. He is not someone who settles in and patiently waits. No matter who the bowler is, he charges at him from the first ball, not allowing the bowler to get into his rhythm

“Fire And Fire” Opening Pair

Samson highlighted their combination as "fire and fire", with both taking turns leading the attack. "We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire. Sometimes he fires, sometimes I do. We have that kind of combination going. We have done this since 2024. He stated.

The main reason behind the jealousy

"Earlier, the boys used to get jealous because of the cheers for Abhishek. It was Abhishek, Abhishek everywhere. We were like, do people only see him or what? But yes, he is the superstar of the team now. Get married soon, bhai," he added.

A bright future for India

With aggressive players like Samson and Abhishek at the top, India’s batting line-up appears formidable. Their fearless style promises explosive starts in upcoming major tournaments.

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