T20 World Cup 2026: Ashwin Highlights Abhishek Sharma's Off-Spin Weakness Ahead of India-West Indies Clash

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match between India and West Indies in Kolkata, former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted Indian opener Abhishek Sharma's challenges against off-spin, noting his limited leg-side shots and a strike rate of 85 against such bowling. Ashwin advised West Indies' Roston Chase to exploit this weakness. The match features key openers from both sides, with West Indies' Shai Hope and Chase starting cautiously, surviving early chances to reach 35 without loss in five overs.