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How Abhishek Sharma's aggressive T20I batting exposes Babar Azam's old-school template

Anurag Dasgupta

How Abhishek has exposed Babar [Source: AFP Photo] How Abhishek has exposed Babar [Source: AFP Photo]

T20 cricket has evolved in the last decade, with power-hitting getting more focus in modern times. Earlier, stroke-makers and accumulators were also given importance in T20Is, but with moving times, that narrative has changed, and the emphasis is given to players who. can play big strokes and can clear the fence with ease.

The game of cricket has seen some big-hitters showcasing their brute power to clear the boundary fence. For India, that player is Abhishek Sharma, who has become the pioneer of India’s new T20I style of play. The batter clearly shows no weakness, and it was evident during his six-hitting prowess against Pakistan.

On the other hand, Pakistan batter Babar Azam is still stuck in the old school T20I batting, and it reflects on his numbers. Interestingly, both Abhishek and Babar have a record to their name, and while the Indian opener falls into the right category, Babar is listed in an unwanted group of six-hitters in T20Is.

Abhishek, the best six-hitter, Babar, the worst

As per the data, Abhishek Sharma has crossed 50 sixes in T20Is in a relatively short career, and the batter has the best six ratio in T20 internationals. He slams a big hit after every 6.8 deliveries, and the second on the list is the West Indian all-rounder, Andre Russell, who smacks a six after every 7.2 balls.

On the other hand, Babar falls in the unwanted category, and has the worst ratio when it comes to six-hitting.

He hammers a big hit after every 44.8 balls, and the second on the list is Bangladesh all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan (six after 39.7 balls).

This is one of the main reasons why the former Pakistan captain was dropped from the T20I squad for the Asia Cup. Head coach, Mike Hesson openly urged Babar to improve his strike rate, which could only improve if he brings big shots into his arsenal.