Big update on Abhishek Sharma’s health. (Photo- PTI)
T20 World Cup 2026, Abhishek Sharma Fitness: Team India has made a strong start in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Indian team is on top in its group with 2 wins in 2 matches. However, he has to play his biggest match in the group stage on 15th February. This match will be played against Pakistan on 15 February. The biggest tension of the Indian team before this match is the health update of Abhishek Sharma. Actually, he did not play the match against Namibia due to stomach bug. In such a situation, the biggest question is whether he will take the field against Pakistan. Varun Chakraborty has answered this question.
Big update on Abhishek Sharma’s health
Indian spinner Varun Chakraborty has given a good update regarding the fitness of opener Abhishek Sharma. Let us tell you, Abhishek Sharma had to be hospitalized after the match against USA. He had scored a golden duck in that match and missed the match against Namibia. However, he has been discharged from the hospital and was also present in the dugout during the match. After the Namibia match, Varun Chakraborty also gave a big update and said that Abhishek had practiced before the Namibia game and he is looking good. Varun expressed hope that Abhishek will play in the next match.
Varun Chakraborty said, ‘I think he will play the next match. I’m not sure, as far as I’ve talked to him, he seems fine. He also did some practice today. He said that he is going to return soon. However, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav had said at the time of the toss that Abhishek may miss one or two more matches. In such a situation, if Abhishek is healthy and ready to play by the time he reaches Colombo, then he can be seen in the competition.
Super 8 ticket will be available with victory
This high-voltage match is going to be very important for Team India. With victory in this match, a place in the Super-8 will also be confirmed. At present the Indian team is on top in the points table with 2 wins in 2 matches. At the same time, Pakistan has also won both the initial matches. It also has 4 points, which means the team that wins this match will directly qualify for Super-8.
