In a significant huff before the match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 11, 2026, namibiaThe captain of has expressed strong concern over this t20 world cup 2026 scheduling equity against India. As the ‘Eagles’ prepare to face the defending champions on their home turf, the conversation has shifted from the tactical contest to the fairness of the preparation facilities. ICC. The tension comes at a crucial juncture for Namibia, who are looking for a win to keep their Super 8 ambitions alive after an opening round defeat.
Gerhard Erasmus questions ‘inappropriate’ training schedule in Delhi ahead of India vs T20 World Cup 2026 match
captain of namibia gerhard erasmus He has publicly questioned the ICC regarding the lack of night training sessions allotted to his team ahead of the high-profile clash against India. Speaking to reporters on the eve of the match, Erasmus revealed the huge disparity in practice slots given to both teams at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. While India were given two separate training sessions under floodlights, Namibia were shifted to the 2pm to 5pm slot, giving them no chance to face night conditions during the 7pm kick-off.
“We haven’t been given a night training session before this game, I’m not sure why. I believe there have been two night sessions in India and I’m looking out that Canada will now have a night training. You can make what you want of it, but we will just rock out and do it the Namibian way, which is to fight.” Cricbuzz quoted Erasmus as saying.
This issue is particularly acute due to Namibia’s domestic infrastructure; Erasmus pointed out that they do not have international-standard floodlights at home, meaning most of their squad have limited experience playing under lights outside of franchise leagues. ILT20 Or Nepal Premier League. The captain hinted that such ‘lack of simulation’ puts the Allies at a disadvantage when facing top-tier teams who are well familiar with these conditions.
T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Namibia
A dominant Indian side will be looking to secure their second consecutive win and consolidate their position at the top of the table in the Group A clash on February 12, 2026. India has entered the game after a hard-fought victory. usa,where captain Suryakumar Yadav Played the match winning innings.
However, the Indian camp is currently dealing with its own challenges; opening batter Abhishek Sharma The onset is suspected after hospitalization due to stomach infection and viral fever. Although he has been rested, the team management is unlikely to risk him given the high-stakes match with Pakistan on Sunday. sanju samson A chance to start the innings.
On the other hand, namibia Coming off a disappointing seven-wicket defeat to the Netherlands. To stand any chance against the world champions, they will rely heavily on their all-round abilities JJ Smit and the experienced leadership of Erasmus. The Delhi pitch, known as the “Belt” with short boundaries, traditionally favors the chasing team due to the dew factor, a change that Namibia will now have to navigate without the benefit of a single night’s rehearsal. with Jasprit Bumrah Expected to return to the lineup after recovering from fever, Namibia’s batting line-up will face a litmus test in front of the Delhi crowd.
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