After Abhishek Sharma, it is Ishan Kishan who is now uncertain for the India vs Namibia match on February 12 in Delhi, as the keeper-batter received a fresh blow.
It is reported that Ishan Kishan injured his toe during the training session in the evening, a day before their second T20 World Cup 2026 match. He immediately left in pain and lay on his back under the close observation of the team physician.
Ishan Kishan injured ahead of India vs Namibia match
According to the latest updates, Team India was preparing for the Namibia match. Kishan, who is supposed to open the innings, was doing the batting drills in the nets. Jasprit Bumrah, who was absent in India’s previous match, was up against the left-handed batter.
It is reported that Kishan went defenseless against Bumrah’s accurate yorker. The yorker landed directly on the batter’s left toe. Ishan Kishan was down immediately and looked in a lot of pain after getting hit by a Jasprit Bumrah toe-crusher. The pain was visible on his face. The physician rushed to the spot to take care of the batter.
It can be a major blow for team India
As of now, the nature of Kishan’s injury is unknown. From the outside the ground, Indian cricket fans can only pray for a speedy recovery. The injury of the top-order batter can be a major blow for Team India, because their regular opener, Abhishek Sharma, is also uncertain for the Namibia match.
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If Abhishek Sharma is unable to play their upcoming match, Sanju Samson can be there to replace him in the playing eleven. But if the Jharkhand- born also goes outside the ground with a major injury, then the Men in Blue can be in serious trouble. As pure openers, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are there with the team. Ishan Kishan is also playing as an opener. But there is no fourth opener in the team who can cover Ishan Kishan’s spot if his injury is found serious enough.
Abhishek Sharma doubtful for the next match
Abhishek Sharma is unlikely to play the next game because of an upset stomach, which is accompanied by high fever and weight loss, according to media reports.
Later, it is reported that Sharma ended by infecting his stomach. He might have eaten something in Mumbai, ahead of India vs. USA, which did not go well with his digestive system process.
“It is learned that the stomach infection was aggravated and led to a high fever. The southpaw traveled with the team to New Delhi, where his condition deteriorated further,” a Times of India report claimed.
The team management has yet to take a final call on Sharma, whether to consider him for the next match. Amid his concerns over health, Ishan Kishan injured himself in the nets. Team India is currently having a tough time in Delhi.
