India’s national cricket team on Sunday (February 15) at R.K. Colombo, Colombo. The Premadasa International Cricket Stadium is all set to make bold changes for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan. Kuldeep Yadav and Abhishek Sharma are returning to the playing eleven.
Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson out! India to make major changes for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match
According to the Indian Express report, star Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh and wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson will be dropped from the team and will be replaced by Kuldeep Yadav and Abhishek Sharma respectively in the playing eleven against Pakistan.
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The Colombo pitch is known to favor spinners and the long boundary makes it even more difficult for the batsmen. Considering that the Indian team management wants an additional spinner to control the middle overs.
At the top of the batting order, Abhishek will retain his place after recovering from a stomach infection and will partner with Ishan Kishan, meaning Samson will warm the bench in the high-voltage game between India and Pakistan in Colombo.
to be continued…