India, Nov. 9 -- Abhishek Sharma's explosive rise at the top of the order has been one of India's strongest T20 gains this year. But former India all-rounder, Irfan Pathan, has sounded a sharp note of caution, warning that the left-handed batter's current method could quickly be decoded by opponents on the biggest stage.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan stressed that in the World Cup, attacks will come with detailed plans for Abhishek and that predictability could undo his early success.

Pathan began by acknowledging Abhishek's impact, but immediately framed it within the harsh reality of tournament cricket. "Abhishek won the Man of the Series, but when you look closely, teams come prepared in the World Cup. If Abhishek continues...