India vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026
The Indian cricket squad is currently facing a selection nightmare ahead of their next match against Namibia in the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Group A fixture, owing to injuries and sickness. Despite managing a victory over the USA in their last fixture, there were apprehensions regarding their performance, and now one wonders what selection decisions lie ahead of their crucial encounter against Pakistan.
Opening: Combination Under Cloud
The major concern, however, has been the opening duo. Abhishek Sharma, who is known to be an aggressive batsman with the will to give his team an early start, has recently been hospitalized because of a severe stomach infection. He is unlikely to recover in time. Sanju Samson, however, is expected to replace him as an opener. There has also been an injury to Ishan Kishan as a result of a training accident, and Suryakumar Yadav or Tilak Varma may be asked to open the innings.
Bowling Changes on the Cards
There might also be changes to the Indian pace attack. India’s pace bowlers’ first choice will reportedly return from the match due to fever and might put the place of Mohammed Siraj in peril despite his three-wicket show.
As the venue of the match is selected to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, which is generally a spinning-friendly venue, Kuldeep Yadav is likely to be selected. His wrist-spinner could be used instead of a seamer, or even Varun Chakaravarthy.
All-Round Balance
There is some good news for India with Washington Sundar clearing his side strain and bowling again. If India needs more bowling options with an extra batsman, Sundar would definitely come into contention ahead of Rinku Singh.
India’s Likely Playing XI vs Namibia
Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun
