DHARAMSALA: India opener Abhishek Sharma has supported captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill to win matches for the team in the run-up to next year’s Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be held from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.
In India’s seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium, Gill scored a run-a-ball 28 while Suryakumar made just 12.
“I’ll tell you one thing straight away. Trust me, Suryakumar and Shubman will win matches for India in the World Cup, and matches before the World Cup as well, ” Abhishek, who top-scored with 35, told reporters after the conclusion of the game.
“I’ve played with them for so long, especially with Shubman. I know where Shubman can excel, in what conditions, irrespective of the opponent. I have full trust in him. Very soon, everyone else will gain that trust in him too, ” he stated.