NEW DELHI: The top-ranked T20I batter Abhishek Sharma is in the form of his life, and once he gets going, opposition bowlers find themselves on a tricky wicket trying to stop the young Indian left-handed opener, as witnessed in the Asia Cup. Former India coach Ravi Shastri has issued a warning to the Australian team ahead of the T20I series, saying that if Abhishek stays longer at the crease, it will definitely create chaos.

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Shastri lauded Abhishek for his ability to take the game away from the opposition and said he is someone who guarantees entertainment, adding that audiences will enjoy watching him regardless of whether they are Australian or Indian fans.

"He's a gun T20 player. If he's in for a while, there's guaranteed entertainment. Irrespective of whether you're Australian or Indian, you'll enjoy it. He has the ability to take the game away from you. You don't want him out there too long because he can create chaos," Shastri said on Fox Cricket.

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"His preparation, his belief in his own ability, the range of shots that he has, and then the mindset to go out there and back himself from ball one. From the get-go, he'll go after the bowling. That's where he can be extremely dangerous, very explosive, and quietly confident about his own ability," said Shastri.

Abhishek's sensational touch in Asia Cup

Abhishek has been in sensational touch, playing a pivotal role in India's Asia Cup triumph, where he deservedly took home the Player of the Tournament award. The dynamic left-hander has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most explosive batters in modern cricket - celebrated for his fearless stroke play, audacious shot selection, and the confidence to take on any bowling attack.

Heading into the T20I series against Australia, Abhishek stands on the brink of a major milestone, closing in on 1,000 career runs in the format. In just 24 matches, he has already accumulated 849 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 196.07, including two centuries and five half-centuries.

His recent Asia Cup campaign was a testament to his dominance, amassing 314 runs in six innings at an average of over 44 and an astonishing strike rate of 200.