'I don't feel it's a high risk' - Abhishek Sharma opens up on hitting sixes in T20I matches after India clinch victory against NZ

Abhishek Sharma explains his fearless six-hitting approach in T20Is after guiding India to a convincing win over New Zealand in the 1st T20I.

Abhishek Sharma (Image | BCCI on X)

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma has made a reputation of aggressive batting in the T20s which is definitely enjoyed by the crowd. In the first T20I game against New Zealand, the young batter slammed 84 off 35 balls, including five boundaries and eight sixes. As the game started he was dealing in sixes but as it progressed, he started slamming those boundaries.

When he was asked about the risk factor involved in hitting the sixes and going after the bowlers everything, Abhishek explained his perspective and how he doesn't feel it's high risk. The left-handed batter is known for giving astounding starts to the Indian team which is an important thing, especially in the powerplays.

"I don't feel it's a high risk, but for me, it's, I feel this is my, I wouldn't say it's my comfort zone, but it's like I've always wanted to be in first because they want to give you the first six overs and that's what I've been practicing before the nets as well. And that was always in my mind if I do because if you see all the bowlers, all the main bowlers and you know, from all the teams, they bowl first, second, three overs probably. And if I get scores in the first three, four overs, then, you know, we have always got the upper hand," said Abhishek Sharma at the post-match presentation.

I felt good when I went into bat: Suryakumar Yadav

India's skipper Suryakumar Yadav finally played a wonderful innings against New Zealand, scoring 32 runs. He slammed four boundaries and one six before losing his wicket. He opened up about his batting and how he felt when he came out to bat. India were under pressure but he played from the front, handled the game well before getting out. He mentioned that he was feeling good when he went to bat which is a great sign for the Indian team.

"I felt good when I went into bat. It was perfect time for me to go into bat. Good pressure situation. I've been batting in that situation. And as I said earlier as well, I've been batting really well in the nets. It was just a matter of time when you play a few balls, bat the way I bat. And that doesn't change my identity. I think it came naturally. I mean, whatever strokes I played, I've been practicing really well in the last 2-3 weeks. I'm at it similarly during the net session. Played a few practice games as well. So I was feeling good," said Suryakumar Yadav at the post-match presentation.

Where to watch IND vs NZ T20I matches?

Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs New Zealand T20I matches from January 21 online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

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