Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.
| Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
When Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Travis Head on the IPL public sale final December, not solely the administration however its younger opener Abhishek Sharma additionally wore a large smile.
“I was really looking forward to batting with him throughout the season and even earlier too,” stated Abhishek after the aspect’s massive win over Delhi Capitals on Saturday. “Even the Punjab boys, they all know I used to really admire Travis Head. Luckily we got him in our side.”
Abhishek revealed he retains discussing varied elements of the sport with Head. The two have extra in widespread moreover being left-handed openers. After rising as an under-19 star, Head had to battle to set up himself on the worldwide stage. Abhishek, too, has been plying his commerce in home cricket for a very long time.
This IPL season, Abhishek is knocking on the selectors’ door by scoring 257 runs in seven innings at a strike-rate of 215.96. He burdened that Head has helped him stay centered on the duty at hand.
“I have spoken to Travis about many things. I share a lot with him, so I think I am clear in my mindset and goal,” stated Abhishek. About whether or not he anticipated to be referred to as up to India’s squad, the opener stated: “My goal is whenever I get to play, I am going to concentrate on that.”
