Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel provided a fitness update on Hardik Pandya and Abhishek SharmaWho faced cramps during the final Super 4 conflict against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025. Morkel confirmed that Abhishek had recovered, while Hardik would be assessed before the final on Saturday.
India maintained their unbeaten streak in the T20 tournament with a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in Dubai on Friday, 26 September. Both sides ended at the level at 202 for 5 and pushed the clash in the super over. Arshdeep Singh then gave a great spell, which scored only two runs, which sealed India’s victory.
Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma, Risk of injuries team India
Suryakumar Yadav-The team will take Salman Ali to Pakistan in the final match in Dubai on Sunday, September 28, under the leadership of Salman. After the summit, major players have been concerned in India’s camp.
Hardik Pandya gave India an initial success by rejecting Kusal Mendis for Golden Duck in the first over. However, he grabbed his hamstring and left, taking no other part in the innings.
Abhishek Sharma also had to leave the ground in the 10th over after suffering from cramps. He spent the remaining games under treatment, while Tilak Verma closed before a short break. Rinku Singh, Shivam Dubey, and Jitesh Sharma came as substitute fielders.
We will assess tonight and tomorrow – Morne Morkel on Hardik Pandya
Speaking at a press conference, Morne Morkel spoke about the fitness of Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma. They confirmed that both Hardik Pandya And Abhishek Sharma experienced cramps during the game. Morkel said that Abhishek has been recovered, while Hardik will be closely monitored.
“Both were struggling with cramps. Hardik Pandya, I know, we will assess tonight tonight and tomorrow morning and we will take a call on it. But both were down with cramps during the game. Abhishek is fine,” said Morne Morkel.
Abhishek scored 61 off 31 balls including eight borders and two sixes at the strike rate of 196.77. This was his third consecutive half -century in the tournament. Abhishek did not come out to bat during the super over, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav completed the game.
The left-handed batsman is the main run-scorer of the tournament. Sharma scored 75 runs from 37 balls in the last match against Bangladesh and scored 39 runs during the Super 4 match against Pakistan.
India Asia Cup to leave training on Saturday before 2025 finals
India will leave training on Saturday to focus on recovery Asia Cup Last on Sunday. Morne Morkel said that the rest is the priority, saying that the players will benefit from a good night’s sleep. Meanwhile, Pakistan has planned a complete practice session on Saturday evening at the ICC Academy.
Morne Morkel said, “The key for boys is to relax. They are already in a snow bath and have started directly after the game. And the best way to recover is to sleep and stay away from their feet.
“When they wake up tomorrow, I am sure that there will be a pool session, a personal pool session for people, organized. And then, from there, it is just getting a flush from massage, massaging, and prepares himself mentally for a big fight on Sunday.”
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