India, Jan. 28 -- Abhishek Sharma has rapidly emerged as one of the most feared openers in world cricket, and his rise to the top has been nothing short of remarkable. In just over a year, the young left-hander has transformed India's approach in T20Is, bringing a level of aggression and intent that has redefined the powerplay phase. While India earlier relied on controlled starts at the top, Abhishek's fearless strokeplay has significantly raised the tempo, giving the side early dominance more often than not. His success is not built on blind hitting but on clarity of role and confidence in his shot-making, a balance that has made him a consistent run-scorer.

Sitting as the leader on the ICC T20I batting charts, he has regularly provide...