Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star picks Abhishek Sharma over Harry Brook as best T20I batterScroll down to read the full story.
Published: November 1, 2026, 12:04 PM IST
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Former CSK picks Abhishek Sharma over Harry Brook (Image – X)
Harry Brook has become one of the top batters in T20I cricketHis attacking style and good batting skills have helped him make a name for himselfHowever, former Chennai Super Kings player Subramaniam Badrinath has a different choiceHe believes Abhishek Sharma is the best batter in T20I cricket.
The Indian opener’s performances speak for themselvesHe is making a name for himself and moving closer to becoming a great player in T20I cricket.
“I think Abhishek is one of the most devastating hittersIt is enough to instill fear within the bowlers in the powerplay even though he has a baby faceHis batting is on the next levelThe English media can say Harry Brook is the best right nowBut there is no chanceIt is Abhishek and he has got the numbers,” Badrinath said in a video on his YouTube channel.
Abhishek Sharma has again become the No1 batter in the ICC T20I rankings after scoring a century against New Zealand in the third T20IHis innings helped India chase the target of 199 runs easilyHe came close to breaking his own record for the fastest T20I century in a match between two Full Member teamsHe also went past Virat Kohli to become the Indian player with the most centuries in T20I cricket.
“Abhishek’s rise back to the top was arguably more expected, with the India left-hander reclaiming his spot at the top for T20I batters following his quickfire century against New Zealand in Wellington in the third game of their series on Tuesday,” the ICC wrote on its website.
Badrinath also shared his views on who should open for India in T20I matchesIndia has used different opening pairs since Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joined the team after the IPL this year for the Ireland tour.
“Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek opened and that was a surprise for meI am still confusedYes, India made 118 in the powerplayBut who should open? Vaibhav or Sanju Samson? Samson at three I feel is not fairI don’t know where this is goingBut if they decide something, they need to stick to it,” he added.
