Abhishek SharmaThe struggles in T20Is have been renewed after another disappointing series against Zimbabwe, with former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth asking the selectors to take a tough decision if the opener’s poor run continues.The left-handed batsman endured a forgettable three-match run, failing to register a double-digit score. His recent numbers have also become a concern, with Abhishek unable to cross 20 in each of their last six T20I innings. Since India’s T20 World Cup triumph, he has managed just one half-century, putting his place in the side under the scanner as the competition for the opening spot continues to grow.The debate intensified later Saint Samsonthe Player of the Tournament during India’s T20 World Cup winning campaign, was left out of the Zimbabwe series despite his impressive performances. With several opening options available, Abhishek’s extended lean spell only added to the pressure on the former ICC T20I batsman.Reacting to the form of the opener, Srikkanth said that the rival teams have worked out a way to contain Abhishek and believes that the selection panel may soon make a bold call. He also expressed confidence that Samson will return to the Indian establishment.“Abhishek Sharma has been undone (by opponents) in international cricket, right from the World Cup. I think a tough call should be taken 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 with the return of Mayank Yadav. The fast bowler made his comeback after a long injury lay-off, 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 game. Bowling with genuine pace throughout the tour, he consistently troubled Zimbabwe’s batting line-up and looked close to his best.Srikkanth was happy to see the pacer complete all three matches without any fitness concerns and urged the team management to continue investing in young talent.“It was good to see Mayank Yadav play all three matches. So happy for him. Look how consistent this boy was. Indian future is very good. You have to bring back the right youngsters. I don’t mind Ashok Sharma either,” he said.