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Abhishek Sharma hits back at critics after 30-ball century: ‘One or two bad series won’t define us’

Silencing doubts that followed subpar trips to the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe, Abhishek Sharma spearheaded India to a 3-0 clean sweep over Afghanistan while capturing Player of the Series recognition. The dynamic opening batter hammered 108 runs from just 34 deliveries in the final fixture, reaching three figures in a mere 30 balls to establish the quickest T20I hundred among Test-playing nations and surpass the previous benchmark held by Rohit Sharma.

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Speaking at the post-match ceremony, Abhishek defended the batting unit by asserting that a couple of rough tours do not define their identity as they build toward the upcoming T20 World Cup. He highlighted the collective determination to dictate play throughout the entire year, emphasizing mutual backing through form fluctuations.

Additionally, the batter credited detailed tactical preparation regarding matchups and powerplay overs, while praising the team leadership for granting him the reassurance and liberty to play his natural, attack-minded cricket.