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#IPL #James #Franklin #praises #Abhishek #Sharma #meticulous #preparation">IPL 2026 — James Franklin praises Abhishek Sharma for his meticulous preparation If there is one constant in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) surge this season, it has been the uninhibited flair of Abhishek Sharma. With 380 runs from eight matches, the left-hander sits atop the run charts after Match 39 — a testament to his range and method.
Ahead of Wednesday’s clash against Mumbai Indians, SRH assistant coach James Franklin indicated that Abhishek’s preparation is meticulous, particularly against bowlers who may look to outfox him with variations.
“As far as Abhishek is concerned, he is very detailed with how he plans and prepares for oppositions. He will know and understand what MI’s bowlers will try and present to him, particularly in the PowerPlay,” Franklin said.
Abhishek had earlier fallen to a slower-ball ploy from Mohammed Shami, prompting questions about whether Mumbai might attempt a similar trap. But Franklin suggested that the opener’s strength lies in anticipation as much as execution.
“He likes to have conversations around the different bowlers that he is going to be coming up against in the next game. So, he will be well aware of potentially how they might come at him,” he said.
It is that blend of preparation and intent that has defined Abhishek’s season. His ability to dominate the PowerPlay — without abandoning situational awareness — has given SRH a head-start in most games.
Against a Mumbai Indians attack searching for consistency, the contest at the top against Jasprit Bumrah could once again set the tone. And if Abhishek’s numbers are any indication, it is a challenge he appears well equipped to meet.
Published on Apr 28, 2026
If there is one constant in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) surge this season, it has been…
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#Nitish #good #frame #mind #SRH #assistant #coach #Franklin">Nitish is in a really good frame of mind: SRH assistant coach Franklin
Nitish Kumar Reddy has embraced greater prominence with the ball for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Having bowled just 23.1 overs in the previous three editions of the tournament, he has already delivered 13 overs in six games in 2026.
The 22-year-old has made breakthroughs with the new ball, and also chipped in during the death overs. He has done all of this at quicker speeds, having worked with pace-bowling coach Steffan Jones prior to the season on consistently hitting the 140kph mark.
The all-rounder’s ascent came in for praise from SRH assistant coach James Franklin on Monday.
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“It’s great to see Nitish play the way he’s been playing so far in this IPL. Last year, he probably, by his own admission, didn’t quite play at the level that he would expect. It was a really good learning year for him. But we’ve seen him bounce back early in this edition and hopefully he can maintain that form throughout,” the former Kiwi cricketer observed.
“The pace is definitely up from last year and the way that he’s planning his overs, the way that he’s sequencing his balls to the different batters is really helping him. He’s in a really good frame of mind at the moment,” he added.
Franklin also urged for patience with the likes of Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Praful began his IPL career with a bang as he scalped four for 34 against Rajasthan Royals, but was then hammered for 60 runs in four overs by Chennai Super Kings.
“Praful will learn from every experience,” Franklin stated.
Published on Apr 20, 2026
Nitish Kumar Reddy has embraced greater prominence with the ball for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Having bowled just 23.1 overs in the previous three editions of the tournament, he has already delivered 13 overs in six games in 2026.
The 22-year-old has made breakthroughs with the new ball, and also chipped in during the death overs. He has done all of this at quicker speeds, having worked with pace-bowling coach Steffan Jones prior to the season on consistently hitting the 140kph mark.
The all-rounder’s ascent came in for praise from SRH assistant coach James Franklin on Monday.
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“It’s great to see Nitish play the way he’s been playing so far in this IPL. Last year, he probably, by his own admission, didn’t quite play at the level that he would expect. It was a really good learning year for him. But we’ve seen him bounce back early in this edition and hopefully he can maintain that form throughout,” the former Kiwi cricketer observed.
“The pace is definitely up from last year and the way that he’s planning his overs, the way that he’s sequencing his balls to the different batters is really helping him. He’s in a really good frame of mind at the moment,” he added.
Franklin also urged for patience with the likes of Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Praful began his IPL career with a bang as he scalped four for 34 against Rajasthan Royals, but was then hammered for 60 runs in four overs by Chennai Super Kings.
“Praful will learn from every experience,” Franklin stated.
Published on Apr 20, 2026
Nitish Kumar Reddy has embraced greater prominence with the ball for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the…