Power hitters have become the heartbeat of T20I cricket, reshaping how teams plan chases, set totals and dictate pace. A single packed with sixes can turn a match on its head, forcing the bowlers to move into the defensive line and the captains into the reactive fields. From fearless openers to mid-range enforcers, the six-stroke has gone from a bonus skill to a staple weapon in the shortest format. But while consistently clearing the ropes is impressive, the thought of hitting 1,000 sub-runs in T20 internationals seems almost unrealistic.
Legends in franchise cricket have pushed these boundaries. Chris Gayle hit 1056 sixes in 463 T20 matches worldwide. Replicating anything close to that in international cricket, with fewer matches and a more rigid bowling attack, is a different challenge altogether. However, the former India spinner Harbhajan Singh a young Indian-leaner believes he has the mindset and firepower to make the impossible seem possible.
Harbhajan Singh’s bold prediction about the future six-hitting machine
Speaking to Star Sports, Harbhajan did not hesitate to make a surprising prediction. He claimed it Abhishek Sharma As India’s modern greats get a long career, six innings can spin numbers. According to Harbhajan, longevity will be key. He pointed out that the players like him Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli they played well in over a hundred T20Is, giving them a platform to create monumental records. If the same opportunity comes Abhishek’s way, Harbhajan feels that the 1,000-six ​​mark is not just a fantasy but a realistic goal.
“If Abhishek Sharma plays as many T20Is as Rohit Sharma, he will have 1000 sixes to his name” Harbhjan said on Star Sports.
The young star has received high praise from Harbhajan for his fearless approach in T20Is
Harbhajan’s comments followed Abhishek’s stunning performance in the opening T20I between India and India. New Zealand. Batting with freedom and intent, Abhishek smashed a breathtaking 84 peppered with eight powerful sixes and immediately put the visitors under pressure.
What impressed Harbhajan the most was not just the clean hitting but also the mindset behind it. He revealed that Abhishek had a chance to slow down and push for a century but chose to stick to the attacking role for the team. This dedication, according to Harbhajan, separates the good players from the match winners.
“Abhishek Sharma could have easily scored a century but he didn’t. He said he will continue to bat in the same explosive style even if it means getting out. It’s a difference in mindset. The fact that he doesn’t think about himself and instead thinks about the team is a huge thing. The way he’s batting now, every time he scores 50, it’s not winning the Indian team,” he said. Bhajji said on his YouTube channel.
The numbers already point to something special. Despite playing just 33 T20Is, Abhishek has 81 sixes to his name – an extraordinary strike rate compared to established stars. For context, Rohit leads India’s six innings with 205 to follow Suryakumar Yadav (156) and Kohli (124).
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