India opener Abhishek Sharma has revealed that his preparation for international cricket is not limited to batting practice. The left-hander is also trying to understand how opposition bowlers could plan against him.

Abhishek said he uses video analysis and different match scenarios to prepare himself for the challenges posed by some of the best bowling attacks in the world.

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Speaking ahead of India’s new home season against the West Indies, Abhishek explained that his attacking style comes with plenty of planning behind the scenes.

Imagining himself as the opposition

Abhishek has also started looking at things from the bowler’s point of view. He said he has been working with his video analyst and asking him to think about the plans an opposition team could make to stop him.

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Abhishek ready for another attacking role

The southpaw was one of the key performers in India’s recent Asian Games triumph and is expected to play an important role at the top of the order again.

With opposition teams likely to come up with specific plans for him, Abhishek’s preparation now involves understanding those plans before he walks out to bat.