India's upcoming star in cricket, Abhishek Sharma, has lit up the Asia Cup 2025 with his aggressive batting. The young opener hit a six off the first ball of India's innings in his first game, catching everyone's eye with his attacking mindset. His blistering 30-run knock from only 16 deliveries against the UAE with three sixes and two fours garnered him the name "Sixer King" from ex-Pakistan legend Wasim Akram. Sharma's incisive opening has received accolades across borders, mostly from Pakistan's ex-captain Shoaib Malik. In a pre-match show at PTV Sports, Malik eulogized Sharma while posing difficult questions to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Malik Praises Abhishek, Questions PCB's System Malik pointed to Sharma's bolder attitude and incredible T20 stats. "In 18 T20 internationals, Abhishek has scored 565 runs in 17 innings, striking at an incredible 193.49, including 44 sixes," Malik said. He spoke about why Pakistan is not able to bring about such players. Malik said: "Clarity and confidence, clarity comes confidence. Abhishek Sharma has scored 535 runs in 16 matches. During this period, the average was 33.43 and the strike rate was 193.84. Why? It's not that our players can't play. Ours can also play. Which is what we talk about talent." Also Read | Watch: Abhishek Sharma's Quick Wit Stuns Paparazzi He added: "Talent is definitely there. Now how will you give confidence to the talent? You will give him confidence by giving him clarity. But if he doesn't know whether he has to be in the third after two matches. You have to get the best out of it, do you not?" He also criticized PCB for benching players without reason. Malik said: “Our system does not bring out the best in our youth. They couldn't get the best out of our old ones. Without any answer, they sideline any series. The same thing is happening with the youth. In such a situation, you have a natural talent. He never gets out." Abhishek's Impact on Indian Cricket Sharma's early success already has him the subject of discussion amongst cricket pundits. With two hundreds and two half-centuries in 18 T20Is, and a strike rate of 193.50 along with an average of 33.24, he has carved out a niche for himself as India's most promising young player. Hardik Pandya comparisons have begun, but Shivam Dube has insisted Sharma possesses his own distinct strengths to offer to the side. As Malik noted, Sharma's success is not only about his potential to score boundaries but also about the confidence and clarity provided by the Indian system, something he feels Pakistan needs to learn if it is to develop its own talent.