Former cricketer Aakash Chopra highlighted the pressure on Abhishek Sharma in the T20I series against England, with rising talent Yashasvi Jaiswal vying for a spot. Chopra emphasised that this series is a significant opportunity for Abhishek, who must address his struggles against short-pitched deliveries to secure his place in the team.
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