New delhi / Ahmedabad: India’s explosive left‑handed opener abhishek Sharma, currently playing in the ICC Men’s t20 world cup 2026, has endured a shocking slump — registering zero runs in three consecutive matches — triggering widespread criticism and social‑media trolling, including from foreign cricket pages.
Three Ducks in a Row — A Rare & Unwanted Feat
Sharma started the tournament with a golden duck against the united states at Wankhede Stadium and followed it up with two more consecutive ducks in India’s subsequent group matches.
These figures leave his scoreboard reading 0, 0, 0 after three innings, a highly unusual outcome for a batter who entered the event as the world’s No. 1 T20I ranked batter.
This stretch also places him in an unwanted statistical group of players to record three straight zeros early in a major ICC tournament.
Despite his personal struggles, Team india has remained unbeaten in the group stage, progressing comfortably to the Super Eight round.
Iceland Cricket’s Viral Troll & social media Backlash
After the group stage ended, iceland national cricket team took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with a cheeky post mocking Sharma’s poor run. They included him at the bottom of their “T20 world cup Team of the Group Stage,” labelling him the “Cold drinks waiter” — a pun aimed at his blank scores.
The post quickly spread online, where users and memes poked fun at Sharma’s struggle — even comparing him humorously to players known for inconsistent form.
Fans & Experts React
Cricket fans and commentators have been vocal on X and Reddit, describing his sequence as a serious dip from the high standards expected of him and wondering whether batting order changes might help. Others are urging patience, noting form slumps happen to even the best players.
Former england captain Nasser Hussain has suggested that the issue might be more mental than technical, advising Sharma to reflect on his past success to regain confidence, even as india prepares for tougher Super Eight clashes.
What Comes Next
India’s campaign continues strong into the Super Eight stage despite the opener’s run of zeros. Sharma will be desperate to break his duck and provide the explosive starts india is known for at the top of the order.
Summary:
Abhishek Sharma recorded three consecutive ducks in the t20 world cup 2026 group stage.
Iceland’s cricket account mocked him with a viral post calling him “Cold drinks waiter.”
Fans and pundits have reacted strongly online, mixing humor with concern over his form.
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