 "India opener Abhishek Sharma might miss the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan. AP")
Top-ranked T20I batter Abhishek Sharma remains doubtful for the marquee India vs Pakistan clash at the T20 World Cup, captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed during the toss ahead of the match against Namibia on Thursday, February 12 in Delhi.
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“Abhishek is still not fine, he will miss a game or two,” the Indian skipper said during the toss. After Namibia, India play Pakistan on Sunday, February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The marquee match-up is set to take place after the Government of Pakistan made a U-turn on its earlier stance of boycotting the match.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also shared an update on social media stating that the opener was still recovering.
“Abhishek Sharma is still recovering from his illness and was unavailable for selection. The BCCI medical team is closely monitoring his progress,” BCCI posted an update ahead of the start of India’s clash against Namibia.
According to a Times of India report, Abhishek ate something that caused him problems. He played the match against the United States despite being unfit and was dismissed for a Golden Duck.
However, after that he was hospitalised and joined the Indian team in Delhi for the Namibia match a little late.
In Abhishek’s absence, Sanju Samson got the chance to open the innings. The wicket-keeper batter did start the game on a high but was soon dismissed. Samson struck 22 off just 8 deliveries with 3 sixes and a four before holing out to deep mid-wicket on the bowling of Ben Shikongo.
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