Suresh Raina says Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket
Suresh Raina said Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket and questioned whether IPL structures discourage red-ball careers.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket. Raina made the comments during an interview on Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel. He argued that the opener's aggressive batting style could translate to the longest format with the right adjustments.
Raina also highlighted Rishabh Pant as an impressive asset in white-ball formats. The former India all-rounder questioned whether IPL owners and state associations are discouraging young players from pursuing red-ball careers. He expressed confidence in Abhishek's potential to succeed in Test cricket.
Abhishek Sharma turns 26 on Friday and is set to feature in India's upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.
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