Team India’s all-rounder Shivam Dubey suffered a major injury during the practice session before the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Zimbabwe. The left-handed batsman injured his hand while handling the ball, leaving fans worried about his fitness for the remainder of the tournament.
Dubey has been a key player for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Blue team relies heavily on his big hitting ability in the middle order and his easy medium pace bowling. The team management will hope that he is fully fit for the upcoming matches against Zimbabwe and West Indies.
WATCH: Shivam Dubey almost suffers serious hand injury amid T20 World Cup 2026
A fan recorded a video from the stadium which shows the Indian team practicing under floodlights. In the short clip, Shivam Dubey is seen taking part in fielding drills. He failed to catch the ball and injured his hand. Due to pain, Dubey immediately held his right hand.
He looked very uncomfortable and slowly walked away from his fielding position to take a break. He kept moving his hand, showing clear signs of discomfort, while other players continued their batting practice at the nets in the background.
The cricket board is yet to release any official statement regarding his fitness, but fans are hoping that Dubey’s hand injury is minor and nothing serious.
Shivam Dubey, brother please practice a little carefully. You are the only batsman performing well in the team at the moment. If you also get injured then Team India will be in big trouble. pic.twitter.com/8qhAhL6dnN
– 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@Rushiii_12) 24 February 2026
Shivam Dubey the key all-rounder for India in T20 World Cup 2026
Shivam Dubey has been one of the key performers for India in the T20 World Cup 2026. He has scored 158 runs in five matches at an average of 31.60 and a strike rate of 154.90, which also includes one half-century. The left-handed batsman is India’s third highest run-scorer so far.
His best effort came against the Netherlands in the group stage, where he scored a match-winning inning of 66 not out. Dubey scored 42 runs off 37 balls in India’s Super 8 loss to South Africa.
Dubey also contributed with the ball and took four wickets in three innings. India will take on Zimbabwe in their next Super 8 match on Thursday, February 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
What is India’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final qualification scenario?
After the defeat by South Africa, India’s qualification for the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals has become very difficult. Their net run rate has fallen sharply to -3.80, leaving them behind both South Africa (+3.80) and West Indies (+5.35), who already have two points each.
To remain in the tournament, India will have to win both its remaining Super 8 matches. They also need South Africa to win both their remaining matches. If West Indies manage to get another win, India’s chances of qualifying could be all but gone.
After facing Zimbabwe in their next Super 8 match, India are scheduled to take on West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, March 1.
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