You will never see Abhishek Sharma getting out while defending: Parthiv Patel

Former Indian keeper-batter and commentator Parthiv Patel has asserted that the ICC No. 1-ranked T20I batter Abhishek Sharma will continue to bat explosively in the ongoing Australia series, as seen in the first T20I of the five-match series.

Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, Parthiv Patel has been consistent with the willow while batting with an aggressive approach. However, he reckoned that Sharma requires a little adjustment in his batting when he tours a new country to score big.

"The trailer showed how the picture is going to be. He has decided that he will bat with this kind of approach only, and he should as well because he has become the world's No. 1 batter by playing like this only. He has been batting with such consistency while playing like this only," Parthiv said on Star Sports.

"You need to make a little adjustment for sure when you go and play in a new country. You need to get used to the bounce and pace. Since Abhishek plays with a fearless approach, you will see positivity every time. You played freely even though you came to Australia for the first time. You will never see Abhishek Sharma getting out while defending. He will get out playing big shots only," he added.

Furthermore, the former keeper-batter also emphasized that Shubman Gill loves batting with his opening partner, Abhishek Sharma. He also asserted that Gill should take his own time before going for big shots, as Sharma is already taking an aggressive approach from the other side. 

"Firstly, he (Gill) shares a comfort level with Abhishek. That matters a lot. Both have almost grown up together. Secondly, the way Abhishek plays, it becomes easier for whoever is batting with him," Patel said.

"If he (Gill) has to give himself some time, concentrate on strike rotation for one or two overs and then play big shots, he can do that because Abhishek will go for big shots from the first ball. It suits Shubman Gill as well. We have seen that in the IPL also. He takes his time and plays big shots after that," he concluded.

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