Indian left-handed batting star Abhishek Sharma has been appointed as the new captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad for the first few matches in the upcoming IPL season. As of now, not for the entire season, but for the first few games, the Indian youngster will be seen in a titular role.
Abhishek Sharma made a very promising start to the 2026 season, as he scored consecutive half-centuries in the series against New Zealand; however, he failed to continue his impact in his debut ICC T20 World Cup.
Abhishek was a major flop for India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, as he was bowled out for three consecutive ducks in the T20 World Cup group stage, that too against minor sides like the Netherlands and the USA. He finished with 141 runs in the competition across eight games with two half-centuries. However, he contributed in the final of the competition, when it mattered the most for India.
The left-handed batter went on to be a special find for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024, where he, alongside Australian opener Travis Head, almost formed a monstrous opening pair that muscled the Sunrisers to a rapid and solid start on several occasions.
That season got him into the Indian team, where he has been a destructive hitter, often taking down the toughest of opposition with his swashbuckling hitting ability. Despite a poor World Cup run, he is about to enter a new chapter of his career with the Sunrisers.
In skipper Pat Cummins' unavailability, Abhishek Sharma will lead the Sunrisers Hyderabad side in the first few games of the competition. This is an exciting new offer for the young lad from Punjab, who could be a prospect for one such role in India in the near future.
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