Irfan Pathan, the cricket wizard, believes Abhishek Sharma is a superstar in the making for India's ODI squad! After a jaw-dropping 84 runs off just 35 balls against New Zealand, he's lighting up the field! With his top T20I ranking and explosive strike rate, he could be the secret weapon for the 2027 World Cup. Abhishek is honing his skills and ready to dazzle in the powerplay!

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Quick rundown
- 1.Pathan urges Abhishek Sharma to join India's ODI 50-over World Cup mix after a blazing 84 off 35 in Nagpur.
- 2.Sharma sits on top of the T20I charts with a 190+ strike rate, turning powerplays into fireworks.
- 3.ODI opening slots are a gold rush: Rohit and Gill lead, with Jaiswal and Gaikwad hot on their heels.
- 4.Sharma studies his own batting on video to back a select toolkit of shots rather than overhauling the repertoire.
- 5.The 2027 World Cup talk adds pressure, but Sharma's pro-powerplay swagger keeps fans hopeful.

