After starting with a win in the T20 World Cup, now Team India’s next match is against Namibia. The Indian team is full of confidence after defeating America in the first match, but before the second match, some complications have emerged regarding the playing eleven. Due to questions related to fitness, the team management may have to wait till the last moment.
Decision pending on Abhishek Sharma’s fitness
Young opener Abhishek Sharma is said to be not completely fit. The team’s support staff is keeping an eye on his condition and a final decision on whether he will play or not will be taken before the match. If Abhishek is not available, Sanju Samson may get a chance. Samson also provides the option of wicketkeeping along with batting, due to which the team combination can remain balanced.
Doubts on Ishaan Kishan too
During net practice, Ishan Kishan was hit on the leg by a fast ball. Jasprit Bumrah was bowling. After the injury, Ishaan looked uncomfortable for some time and the physio had to come on the field. Although later he was seen practicing again, there is no complete clarity regarding his match fitness. If Ishaan also remains out, then a change in the opening pair is considered certain.
Bumrah may get rest
Another discussion is about Jasprit Bumrah. It is believed that the team can give him rest under workload management. In the last match, Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh bowled brilliantly, due to which the team has options. In such a situation, a strategy can be adopted to keep Bumrah fresh before the next big match.
Will Washington Sundar open?
If two players are not available in the top order, then the team management will have to make a new plan. There are some indications that Washington Sundar is also being kept ready to open. However, the final decision will be clear before the toss.
For India, this match is not just another match but an opportunity to establish a strong position in the points table. Therefore, both balance and fitness will be given priority in selection.
Possible 11 of both teams
India- Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan/Washington Sundar, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
Namibia – Loren Steenkamp, ​​Jan Frilink, Jan Nicole Lofty-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leichter, Ruben Trumpelman, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo
