Abhishek Sharma out of India vs Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup 2026? India captain Suryakumar Yadav gives huge update

In what could be a big blow to the Indian team, Abhishek Sharma is still in doubt against Pakistan during their high-octane Group A clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The India opener had to be hospitalised because of a stomach issue in New Delhi. Although the 24-year-old was discharged within a day, the Indian team management decided to rest him against Namibia on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The development of Abhishek's availability against Pakistan came after captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed that the southpaw might need a game or two to return to the playing XI. In case Abhishek needs two games to recover fully, he will miss the clash against Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo.

Asked about Abhishek's fitness by Ravi Shastri during the coin toss, Suryakumar said, “Abhishek is still not fine, he will miss a game or two.”