The discussion comes at a time when India are closely monitoring young players who could become part of their long-term Test setup. While teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already getting an opportunity to play first-class cricket in the Duleep Trophy, Abhishek has largely remained focused on white-ball cricket. His last first-class appearance came in February 2024 for Punjab against Tamil Nadu in Salem.
Abhishek Sharma has established himself as one of India's most destructive T20 batters and has also developed into a useful left-arm spinner. His ability to attack from the top of the order makes him an attractive long-term option, but the move to Test cricket would require him to return to regular first-class cricket first. Speaking on Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel, Raina said:
Abhishek Sharma's First-class stats
Abhishek Sharma has played 24 first-class matches, scoring 1,071 runs in 37 innings. He averages 30.60, with a highest score of 100. His record includes one century and five fifties, showing that he has already produced substantial contributions in the format despite not playing a first-class game since February 2024.
The Punjab all-rounder has contributed with the ball as well. He has bowled in 27 first-class innings, delivering 1,674 balls and taking 20 wickets at an average of 49.10. His best figures are 4/136, while his economy rate is 3.51.
BattingFCMatches24Innings37Runs1,071Highest100Average30.60100s150s5Strike Rate70.46Suresh Raina's First-class and Test stats
For India, Raina played 18 Tests and scored 768 runs at an average of 26.48. His highest score was 120, while he made one century and seven fifties.
FormatMatchesRunsAverage100s50sTests1876826.4817First-class1096,87142.151445
Raina's call gives Abhishek Sharma another reason to consider a return to first-class cricket. If he does decide to pursue the longer format, regular appearances for Punjab would be the natural starting point before any discussion about India selection.
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