T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma did not come to practice, Samson can play against Namibia

Why can Abhishek Sharma be out of the next match? (PC-PTI)

Abhishek Sharma unfit: Team India’s opening batsman Abhishek Sharma is not sure to play the match against Namibia. According to reports, Abhishek Sharma is unwell and did not even practice with Team India in Delhi. All the players practiced at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi but Abhishek was not seen in that group. There are reports that Abhishek Sharma has stomach problem and that is why he has not been able to practice. Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Deskathe has also given a big update on this issue.

Abhishek Sharma not sure to play?

Speaking to the media in Delhi, Tendeskathe said that there are still two days to go and he hopes that Abhishek will be available in the match against Namibia. It is clear from the statement of Team India’s assistant coach that right now Abhishek Sharma His condition is not good and it is not certain that he will play in the second match. Let us tell you that Abhishek Sharma was failing in the very first match, he was out on the first ball against America.

So will Sanju Samson get a chance?

If Abhishek Sharma does not play in the match against Namibia, then Sanju Samson may return to the playing eleven. This match will be played on 12th February and Sanju-Ishan Kishan can be seen opening. Sanju Samson did not get a chance in the first match. Ishan Kishan had dropped him from the playing eleven on the basis of his excellent form. However, he may get a chance in Abhishek’s absence.

Bumrah will return

Jasprit Bumrah, who did not play the first match against America, is certain to return in the second match. These players looked fit in the practice session in Delhi. The question is that if Bumrah becomes fit, will Siraj be dropped in the next match, whereas he had performed well in the first match. The good news for Team India is also that Washington Sundar has joined Team India. This player had suffered a side strain injury in the ODI series against New Zealand but now he is completely fit.

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