New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Australian legend Ricky Ponting has predicted that Indian star opener Abhishek Sharma could become the leading run-getter in the T20 Men's World Cup 2026, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

The ICC Hall of Famer Ponting believes Abhishek's lack of experience at ICC tournaments will not stop the in-form India batter in the upcoming marquee tournament.

"Abhishek Sharma is a star," Ponting said in the latest edition of The ICC Review.

"I think it's (lack of experience) a real positive to be honest. He can be the leading run-scorer and potentially the Player of the Tournament. That's how good I think he is. And if he does, that makes India even harder to beat. If he doesn't, then they're as vulnerable as anyb...