Abhishek to Tests, Pant to white-ball (Agency Images)
Coaches also have a role here,” Raina said. “I feel Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket. Vaibhav is very young. Does he want to play? What do his coaches think? These are questions. I feel he should play. Are the IPL owners and associations also thinking of this and putting Test cricket in players’ minds?
Performance Overview of Emerging Indian Test Batter
The left-handed batter has made a notable impact in first-class cricket, accumulating 1,071 runs across 24 matches and 37 innings. His batting average stands at 30.60, featuring one century and five half-centuries to date. In addition to his batting prowess, he has also taken 20 wickets, showcasing his all-round capabilities.
His aggressive playing style and knack for shifting the momentum of a match have established him as one of India’s key Test players.
He has done really well,” Raina said. “He has worked hard. I am very happy. Everyone does well, but he is one of the best. He is my favourite player. He is scoring a lot in Tests. He has that X factor. I think he will mature in white-ball and IPL as well.