Abhishek Sharma hasn’t scored yet in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, but he certainly stood out at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The day before India’s Super 8 match against South Africa, the young opener energized the team with a spirited Punjabi chant during practice.
The players gathered in a circle under the stadium lights. Abhishek moved to the front and gave a brief but powerful speech, ending with “Jo Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akaal,” which received a lively reaction from both players and support staff.
This excitement added to the importance of the upcoming game. India, who played South Africa in the 2024 final, will meet them again on February 22 in Ahmedabad. The South African team, captained by Aiden Markram, arrives with strong momentum, while India, still unbeaten, knows that the competition gets tougher from here on.
