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Australia Hope to Dismiss India's "Serious Talent" Abhishek Sharma "Cheaply" said by Matthew Kuhnemann

By Gireesh Vasishta
Australia Hope to Dismiss India's "Serious Talent" Abhishek Sharma "Cheaply" said by Matthew Kuhnemann

* Series Context: The five-match T20I series is currently level at 1-1. Kuhnemann emphasized that the fourth T20I (scheduled for Thursday at the Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast) is a "crucial" game for Australia to regain momentum.

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann acknowledged the significant impact of India's young batsman Abhishek Sharma and expressed his team's hope of dismissing him cheaply in the upcoming matches to wrestle back momentum in the T20I series.Levi's Men's Slim Fit Mid Rise 511 Mid-Rise Jeans

Key Points from Kuhnemann:

* Praise for Abhishek Sharma: Kuhnemann called Abhishek Sharma a "serious talent" who "goes so hard from ball one." Australia's Strategy: He hopes that the Australian quicks, specifically Xavier Bartlett or Ben Dwarshuis, can take Sharma's wicket in the initial overs of the match.

* Series Context: The five-match T20I series is currently level at 1-1. Kuhnemann emphasized that the fourth T20I (scheduled for Thursday at the Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast) is a "crucial" game for Australia to regain momentum.

* Sharma's Performance: Sharma has been a driving force for India with the bat, notably scoring a fiery 68 runs off 37 balls in the second T20I and contributing an aggressive 25 runs off 16 balls in India's winning chase in the third match.

* Impact on the Game: Kuhnemann noted that both India and Australia are playing an explosive brand of cricket, and taking quick wickets in the middle order is crucial for both teams.Also Read; ಮPCA Awards ₹11 Lakh Cash Prize Each to Harmanpreet Kaur & All-Rounder Amanjot Kaur

Team News:

Australia will be without opening batsman *Travis Head**, who has left the squad to prepare for the Ashes.

India's premier spinner *Kuldeep Yadav** has also been released from the squad to participate in the India 'A' vs South Africa 'A' match.