New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan voiced his concern about world number one T20I batter Abhishek Sharma's trademark shot that could transform from boon to bane during India's title defence in next year's T20 World Cup on home turf.

Abhishek has turned out to be India's driving force with the bat and has become a mainstay at the top in 2025. Abhishek, known for executing an aggressive brand of cricket, has been instrumental in India's success in T20Is and the nation's unbeaten run to the Asia Cup trophy in September.

Abhishek pulled the curtains down on India's victorious campaign as the tournament's leading run-scorer. The 25-year-old continued his rich vein of form in the recently concluded five-match T20I series in ...