Abhishek Sharma out of India vs Pakistan match? Updates regarding Sanju Samson being pitted against Shaheen Afridi: The 2026 T20 World Cup has had a great start. Defending champions India started their campaign with a win against the United States at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Men in Blue didn’t get the start they wanted, but they made sure to earn two points in the game. However, they have faced new problems ahead of their next match against Namibia.
Star opener Abhishek Sharma has been hospitalized with a stomach infection, and the flamboyant batsman did not train with the team yesterday, raising questions over whether he will feature in the game against Namibia on Thursday. The southpaw did not take the field in the second innings against the United States and will not be able to play in the upcoming match for the team.
Abhishek Sharma will not play the match against Pakistan?
Sharma’s presence in the match against Pakistan on February 15 will also depend on his fitness.. On Sunday, he looked unwell at the team dinner at head coach Gautam Gambhir’s house and left after some time. Later Abhishek was admitted to the hospital on Monday. He remained admitted on Tuesday also. The team management is currently monitoring his condition.
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Opener Abhishek Sharma has fallen ill and has been admitted to a private hospital in Delhi… pic.twitter.com/KeAaVF2GHN-Abhishek Tripathi/Abhishek Tripathi (@abishereporter) 11 February 2026
Team India’s fielding coach Ryan ten Doeschate, who was present at the pre-match press conference, gave an update to Abhishek Sharma. He said, “Yes, Vashi joined the team yesterday. he will train today. Abhi still has some stomach problems.
“Booms will bowl today as well. He hasn’t bowled for 10 days, but he is feeling much better and is progressing. We will see how he trains today and tomorrow before taking the field on Thursday.”
Abhishek Sharma is the best batsman for India
The left-handed batsman has been India’s best batsman before the start of the T20 World Cup. He did not have a good start in the World Cup after getting out for a golden duck in the first match. However, Abhishek has changed the game for the Men in Blue in the shortest format of the game. He has been a game-changer for the team.
If Abhishek Sharma misses the next game, which is likely, Sanju Samson will get a chance to open the innings. The latter has been struggling with form and will look to make the most of the opportunity if he opens the innings against Ishan Kishan in the next game. India would like Abhishek to be fit before their blockbuster clash against Pakistan.
India is struggling with injury problem
India have been hit by injuries, with Harshit Rana ruled out and replaced by Mohammed Siraj, who bowled brilliantly in the first game. The latter got his chance when Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the first game due to illness. Bumrah trained with the team yesterday and looked fine; However, all will be judged on how the fast bowler bowls on Wednesday.
Washington Sundar, who was suffering from a broken rib, has regained his fitness and has joined the team in Delhi. India would like to achieve its best batting form against Namibia.
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