Abhishek SharmaThe T20Is’ struggles are under renewed focus after another disappointing series against Zimbabwe, with former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth calling on the selectors to make a tough decision if the opener’s poor run continues.The left-handed batter endured a forgettable three-match series, failing to register a double-digit score. His recent numbers have also been a concern, with: Abhishek failed to cross 20 in each of his last six T20I innings. Since winning the T20 World Cup in India, he has made a half-century, putting his place in the side under the scanner as the competition for the opening spot continues to grow.The debate intensified after that Sanju SamsonIndia’s Player of the Tournament during the T20 World Cup-winning campaign, was left out of the Zimbabwe series despite his impressive performance. With so many opening options available, Abhishek’s extended lean spell only increased the pressure on the ICC’s former top-ranked T20I batter.Reacting to the opener’s slump in form, Srikkanth said the opposing teams are looking for a way to stop Abhishek and believes the selection panel will soon have to make a bold call. He also expressed confidence that Samson will return to the Indian setup.“Abhishek Sharma has been sorted (by opponents) in international cricket, right from the World Cup. I think a tough call should be made against him now. I feel Sanju will get his chance again now. He will get a call back 100%. The selectors should take a tough call,” he said in a video on his YouTube channel.While Abhishek’s form emerged as a talking point, India also found much to celebrate through the return of Mayank Yadav. The fast bowler is back after a long injury break, featuring in his first international match since October 2024.Mayank made an immediate impact by claiming two wickets in the opening T20I before ending the series with a three-wicket haul in the final match. Bowling with real pace throughout the tour, he regularly troubled Zimbabwe’s batting line-up and looked close to his best.Srikkanth was happy to see the pacer complete all three games without any health concerns and urged the team management to continue investing in young talent.“Good to see Mayank Yadav playing all three games. So happy for him. Look how consistent this boy is. India’s future is very bright. You have to support the right youngsters.