Yograj Singh slams Abhishek Sharma: ‘You fail because your mind is somewhere else’
Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has sharply criticised young opener Abhishek Sharma following India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory. Singh questioned Abhishek's focus and discipline, citing off-field distractions and an inconsistent tournament performance. He emphasised the need for rigorous training and a disciplined approach, drawing parallels with his son Yuvraj Singh's work ethic.
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has come down heavily on Abhishek Sharma despite India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, questioning the opener’s focus and discipline after what he termed an inconsistent campaign. Abhishek endured a mixed tournament in his maiden World Cup appearance. After starting with three consecutive ducks, he showed glimpses of his explosive ability with a half-century in the Super 8 stage and a stunning 19-ball fifty in the final against New Zealand.
However, with just 141 runs in eight matches overall, his form remained under scrutiny. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Speaking to InsideSport, Yograj did not mince words while assessing the youngster’s performances. “You fail because your mind is somewhere else. What is happening to Shubman Gill, Abhishek?
The failure comes only when your mind is diverted somewhere else. That is what is happening with Abhishek,” he said. The former cricketer also pointed to off-field distractions, stressing the importance of discipline.