Ahead of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash on February 15, fans await Abhishek Sharma’s fitness update. After missing the Namibia match due to a stomach bug, Sharma has recovered, confirmed by Varun Chakravarthy.
Varun Chakravarthy Confirms Abhishek Sharma Likely to Play vs Pakistan
New Delhi: Ahead of the high-voltage match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 on 15 February, the biggest question among Team India fans is whether opener Abhishek Sharma will take the field. Sharma missed the match against Namibia due to a stomach bug. His fans are relieved that his health has now improved.
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy provided an update on Abhishek Sharma's fitness. He stated that Abhishek had practiced before the Namibia match and looked fit. Varun said, "I think he will play the next match. As far as I've spoken to him, he looks fine. He also practiced some today and will be back soon."
India captain Suryakumar Yadav had said at the toss that Abhishek Sharma might miss one or two more matches. He said that if Abhishek is fully fit and ready to play by the time they reach Colombo, he could be seen on the field against Pakistan.
Team India has played two matches so far in the T20 World Cup 2026, winning both of them. Consequently, the team tops the group stage points table. Pakistan also won both of their opening matches and has four points.
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The India-Pakistan match on February 15th will be not only a rivalry but also a decisive battle to secure a place in the Super 8s. The team that wins this match will directly qualify for the Super 8s. The biggest challenge for the Indian team in this high-voltage match is to ensure that all players remain fit and focused.
Indian cricket fans are hoping that Abhishek Sharma will be fully fit and play against Pakistan. If Abhishek gets fit and plays, Team India's batting lineup will become stronger, which will increase the chances of victory in the match against Pakistan.
