Abhishek Sharma Fitness Update: The match between India and Namibia will be played in the T20 World Cup 2026 on 12 February. Before that, bad news has come for Team India, because opening batsman Abhishek Sharma has fallen ill. India’s next match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where the players practiced on Tuesday. But Abhishek Sharma did not become a part of this practice session.
Most of the players of Team India became a part of this training session held on Tuesday. All-rounder Washington Sundar is also associated with Team India in Delhi, who has returned from injury. Sundar was also seen practicing. Coach Ryan ten Deutsche has said that Abhishek Sharma is still ill. Let us tell you that he played the match with USA while he was ill.
Indian coach Ryan ten Deutsche said, “Abhishek Sharma is currently having a stomach problem. We hope that he will be fully fit in 2 days and will be available for the next match.” In the match against USA, Abhishek was out on his very first ball and did not even come to field due to illness.
Will Sanju replace Samson?
Sanju Samson was also seen sweating in the nets. It is being speculated that if Abhishek Sharma is not fit before February 12, then Sanju Samson may return to the team. Samson was continuously getting the opportunity to open, but in the first match of the World Cup, Ishan Kishan opened the innings with Abhishek Sharma.
The Indian team won its first match in the T20 World Cup 2026 against USA by 29 runs. After this, Team India will face Namibia on 12th February and then the famous India vs Pakistan match will be played on 15th February. For this, Team India will go to Colombo.
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