Abhishek Sharma doubtful for T20 WC game against NAM on Thursday
Southpaw is admitted to hospital as per report, mainly for a stomach infection
Report further suggests that he will be ready for the high-voltage IND vs PAK clash
T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma Hospitalised, Doubtful For Namibia Game - Report
Indian cricketer'S condition raises concerns about his availability for India's upcoming T20 World Cup match against Namibia. It has been learnt that the 25-year-old attended the dinner at head coach Gautam Gambhir's place on Sunday but left much earlier than the rest of his teammates
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Team India's flamboyant cricketer Abhishek Sharma is doubtful for their game against Namibia on Thursday, February 12 at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after the opener suffered a stomach infection, according to a report by PTI, citing source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
"Abhishek has been admitted to a private hospital in Delhi due to stomach infection. Some tests are being done to ascertain the problem. It is still not clear whether he will be discharged today. But match against Namibia looks doubtful as of now," a BCCI source said.
The 25-year-old, who has taken over the cricketing world by storm by his performances, was reportedly taken to a private hospital in Delhi. He has been in hospital for two days.
Abhishek was dismissed for a first-ball duck in India's first match against the USA. The batter did not take the field during USA's run-chase in Mumbai after which India's assistant Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed the news of the opening batter was recovering from the issue.
"Abhi still has got a few issues with his tummy," ten Doeschate had said. "We are hopeful that he'll be available for the game in two days' time."
"We're waiting on Abhi's fitness more than anything and that'll open up, again, a few different combinations," ten Doeschate said at the same press meet.
The Indian team management is hopeful of having him on the park for the big game against Pakistan in Colombo on February 15.
It has been learnt that the 25-year-old attended the dinner at head coach Gautam Gambhir's place on Sunday but left much earlier than the rest of his teammates.
In the meantime, India could see the return of Jasprit Bumrah against Namibia on Thursday after the bowler missed the first game due to illness. Bumrah took part in India's training on Tuesday and bowled without any issues.
Moreover, Washington Sundar also joined the Indian squad after recovering from injury that he suffered against New Zealand last month.
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