Harbhajan Singh defends Abhishek Sharma as a skilled batter ahead of India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash.

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh defended Abhishek Sharma against criticism from former Pakistan player Mohammad Amir, who labeled Sharma a "slogger" ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo. Harbhajan insisted Sharma is a "proper batter" with a full range of shots and composure under pressure, contrasting him with a pure slogger. He urged critics who haven’t faced Sharma to withhold judgment and expressed confidence that a strong innings could help India post a competitive total. The match, set for Sunday at R Premadasa Stadium, follows two wins each for India and Pakistan, with India leading Group A on net run rate.