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    T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar
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    T20 WC: 'Abhishek Has Passed The Baton Of Zeroes To In-form Ishan,' Opines Nayar

    By IANS News February 23, 2026 • 14:36 PM View: 127
    T20 World Cup: Following India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar assessed the team’s batting collapse and the challenges that lie ahead, stating that Abhishek Sharma has ‘passed the baton of zeroes’ to in-form Ishan Kishan.

    India were bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs after South Africa posted 187/7, with Marco Jansen taking 4-22 and Keshav Maharaj claiming 3-24. Despite a fighting 42 from Shivam Dube, the chase never gained momentum, with early dismissals of Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma compounding India’s struggles.

    Nayar noted the unusual predicament for India’s top order and criticised the Indian openers’ performance against the Proteas. “It’s going to be a very uncomfortable discussion between Ishan Kishan and Abhishek as to who takes the strike because suddenly he has passed the baton of the zeroes to Ishan Kishan, someone who was in prime form. But this is a problem for India,” Nayar told JioStar.

    TAGS T20 WC Following India South Africa Super Eights ICC Men T20 World Cup Narendra Modi Stadium Abhishek Nayar Abhishek Sharma Ishan Kishan Marco Jansen Keshav Maharaj Shivam Dube West Indies Roston Chase
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