Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo)
‘One or two (bad) series won’t define our batting’
They lost the T20I series in Ireland 0-2 before going down in both the T20I and ODI series in England. He’s very relaxed, calm and knows his game,” said Iyer of the wicketkeeper-batter, who scored 42 off 33 balls.
Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran said his team failed to score enough runs. India had a disappointing run in their recent white-ball series against Ireland and England. “The shots Abhishek played were flawless, exemplary. (Ishan) Kishan has been in great form. “We batted well in the middle overs but didn’t put up a good score. Their (Indian) bowlers and fielders did well, that run out by Kishan (of me) was the turning point I think. They’re the best fielding side. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (out for zero) didn’t have his day, but he will come back stronger,” he hoped.
Abhishek smashed 82 in the first T20I against Afghanistan and made India’s 157-run chase look easy at the Ferozeshah Kotla. India won by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. NEW DELHI: Player of the Match Abhishek Sharma said on Sunday that one or two poor series cannot define the Indian cricket team.