New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer… Yograj Singh But it has come down a lot Abhishek Sharma Despite India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, he has since described it as an inconsistent campaign, questioning the opener’s focus and discipline.Abhishek faced a mixed tournament in his first World Cup. After opening with three consecutive ducks, he showed glimpses of his explosive potential with a half-century in the Super 8 stage and a stunning 19-ball fifty in the final against New Zealand. However, with a total of just 141 runs in eight matches, his form came under scrutiny.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Speaking to InsideSport, Ugraj did not mince words when assessing the youngster’s performance. He said, “You fail because your mind is elsewhere. Shibman Gill, what’s happening with Abhishek? Failure comes when your mind is diverted elsewhere. That’s what’s happening with Abhishek.”
The former cricketer also pointed to the off-field distractions while stressing the importance of discipline. “The boy goes around reeling; it’s not his job. He should go to bed at 9 p.m., get up at 5 a.m., and play a thousand balls,” Ugraj added, highlighting the work ethic required at the highest level.Yograj who has a son. Yuvraj Singh Highlighting the importance of discipline has played an important role in shaping Abhishek’s game. He said that it will take him another age to get close to Yuvraj Singh. The entire universe works on discipline. Cricketers should act in the same way. Where are the cricketers going wrong? Parties, girls, money, shooting all the time.‘You can’t keep hitting sixes…’He further criticized Abhishek’s style with the bat, particularly his tendency to take to Hawaii frequently. “I am very disgusted with him (Abhishek). Many times I send him messages – don’t take this game for granted. He will always say ‘yes, sir’. There is a single, a double and something called a boundary. Every time you can’t hit the ball in the air. You can’t keep hitting sixes and entertain the crowd.”While Abhishek’s fearless batting is a major asset for India, Ugraj’s comments serve as a stark reminder that consistency, discipline and game awareness are vital to sustain success at the highest level.
