Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has warned India opener Abhishek Sharma after the young batter struggled badly in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek has scored zero runs in his first three games, which has raised serious questions about his form. Before the prehigh voltage clash between India and Pakistan in Colombo started, Amir had already called Abhishek a “slogger.” Having had a peep at Abhishek’s qualifiers, Amir reiterated the batter’s fragility and announced that international cricket quickly exposes players. Abhishek got out in the first over in India’s last Group A match against the Netherlands national cricket team. He tried to hit a pull shot against Aryan Dutt, and the ball hit the stumps. This was his third duck in a row. He has faced only eight balls in three matches and not scored a single run. With this, Abhishek equalled an unwanted record by former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra for most ducks by an Indian player in T20 World Cups. Also Read | Why Is Abhishek Sharma Struggling in Recent Matches? Mohammad Amir Explains the Weakness and Gives Warning Amir spoke about Abhishek’s struggles on a Pakistani show and described how bowlers analyze batters in detail. In this context, he compared Abhishek’s situation to that of Pakistan batter Saim Ayub, who also experienced similar problems in the initial stages of his career. He said: “Saim had the same issue when he came to play the PSL a few years back. He was new and was hitting no-look shots. Nobody knew his weakness because most of his shots were on the leg side. Now, if you bowl at the third or fourth stump line, he struggles to decide. Even in his last two matches, he was dismissed playing on the off side. Unless he improves his off-side game, he cannot progress. Strong bowlers will always test your weakness and push you out of your comfort zone.” Amir also spoke directly about Abhishek as well and said: “Same for Abhishek. He wants every ball in the slot so he can hit. But at the bigger stages, or in ODIs, har ball lapete mein nahi le sakte (you cannot slog every ball in pressure cricket). Salman Agha and Aryan Dutt got him out in similar fashion. International cricket will expose you.” Also Read | Sehwag on Abhishek Sharma’s Third Duck in T20 World Cup India Hopes Abhishek Sharma's Redemption in Super 8 Abhishek is still a young player, and he has shown good talent in the past. The T20 World Cup is big, and players get less time to adjust themselves accordingly. India have already qualified for the Super 8 stage and the team management will hope that Abhishek has a regain in confidence soon. However, a better comeback from him at the start of the batting order can give India a better start. Now, cricket fans will watch and see if Abhishek is able to take his mistakes into account and perform better in his next matches. That will be crucial to India’s chances in the tournament at the Super 8 stage.