CARRARA: Australia spinner Matt Kuhnemann termed India opener Abhishek Sharma a serious batting talent and hoped the home team bowlers would get him out cheaply to thwart the visitor’s chances of clinching the T20I series.

Following his exploits in the Asia Cup in the UAE, where he emerged player of the tournament, Abhishek showed true grit in the second game at Melbourne where he crafted a 37-ball 68 at a time when Indian wickets fell like ninepins.

The five-match series is keenly poised at 1-1 with a lot hinging on Abhishek in the remaining two games.

“Well, hopefully Xavier Bartlett or one of the quicks, Benny (Benjamin) Dwarshuis can take his (Abhishek’s) wicket in the first couple of overs. He’s a serious talent and just goes so hard from ball one. It’s going to be a great spectac

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