Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed young opener Abhishek Sharma and urged the India national cricket team management to continue giving him opportunities at the international level. Shastri believes the talented left-hander has the skills and temperament to succeed if given a longer run in the side. His comments come amid discussions around India’s top-order combinations, with Abhishek showing glimpses of his aggressive batting style and potential to become a key player in the team’s future plans.