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T20 World Cup: Why Abhishek Sharma not playing against Namibia | Cricket News – The Tech Word News

February 13, 2026
Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India have opted to rest flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma for their second T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.Abhishek was released after spending two days in hospital with a stomach infection that made him a doubt for the game. However, the uncertainty over his availability showed when skipper Suryakumar Yadav walked out for the toss.

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“We wanted to bat first. We’re very happy with that. As long as we lose the toss and win the game, we’re fine with that. Dew will be a big factor, but when you go out and defend totals, it gives you confidence,” Suryakumar said during the toss.“Abhishek is still not well, he will miss a match or two. Sanju is coming, similar batter, explosive. Bumrah is coming for Siraj,” he said.Abhishek was dismissed for a duck in India’s opener against the USA in Mumbai on Saturday and did not play further, with Sanju Samson replacing him in the field.The left-hander was unwell during the match and his condition worsened after the team reached Delhi.Teams:India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan(f), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.Namibia (Playing XI): Louren Steenkamp, ​​​​Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Malan Kruger, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo

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