Why Abhishek Sharma Is Not Captaining Amritsar Soormas vs Mohali Kings? New Captain Revealed

Amritsar Soormas marquee player Abhishek Sharma is playing the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League where he is also the captain of his team. However, the star left-hander is not leading the Soormas during the match against Mohali Kings.

Interestingly, Abhishek also didn't come out to open the batting for his side, which surprised the fans present inside the IS Bindra Stadium, where the tournament is being played.

Why Abhishek Sharma Is Not Captaining Amritsar Soormas vs Mohali Kings?

There is no specific reason behind Abhishek not being picked as the Amritsar Soormas captain against Mohali Kings. However, it seems to be a tactical move as the star cricketer is all set to leave the team to join Team India.

Abhishek is set to join the India squad for Afghanistan T20I series set to be played in Delhi a few days later. While he is in the Soormas playing 11 against Mohali Kings, it is mainly due to his experience that will help his side in this crucial game.

In Abhishek's absence, Naman Dhir is Amritsar Soormas new captain for this game. The right-hander led his team from the front with a brilliant hundred that took his team to a massive total while batting first. Dhir scored 173 off just 64 balls, and just missed Chris Gayle's record for the highest individual score in T20 cricket.

Under Abhishek Sharma's captaincy, Amritsar Soormas have mostly struggled with 2 wins in 5 matches so far. Although Abhishek's average of more than 50 proves why he is amongst the best T20 batsmen, his team is lies at the bottom of the points table.

Why Abhishek Sharma is Not Opening Today Against Mohali Kings?

Apart from the captaincy change, Abhishek also didn't open the batting against Mohali Kings as Amritsar went with a new combination at the top.
Abhishek Sharma batting position in Sher-e-Punjab League has been at the top. However, Naman Dhir replaced him at the opening spot for the Amritsar Soormas vs Mohali Kings match. This change is likely to be another tactical move as the Soormas prepare themselves for the matches ahead, when they will be without their regular captain.

Abhishek has scored 229 runs in four matches so far in the ongoing season of Sher-e-Punjab League. As expected, the talented left-hander has smashed these runs at a strike rate of more than 250, which shows why he is regarded as one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world.

He would like to carry forward his form in the upcoming series against Afghanistan. Abhishek is likely to open the batting in the series with Vaibhav Suryavanshi or Sanju Samson being the potential candidates as his partner.