Abhishek Sharma unlikely to play against Namibia:Struggling with stomach issues; Jasprit Bumrah set to return

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma’s participation against Namibia seems difficult. Two days before the match on Tuesday, Team India’s first training session was held in Delhi, but Abhishek was not seen on the field. It is being reported that he is suffering from a stomach-related problem and is not yet fully fit. India is scheduled to play against Namibia on February 12. Team’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate informed that Abhishek has a stomach problem. The team management also does not want to rush him. The next training session on Wednesday is considered important for his match fitness. Bumrah’s return confirmed Meanwhile, there is good news regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. Ten Doeschate said that Bumrah has started bowling after about 10 days. He is feeling better than before, and there has been an improvement in his movement as well. After about an hour of practice, Bumrah bowled to Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma in the nets for about 25 minutes. During this, he did not face any trouble. Later, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya also came to the nets for batting. Sanju Samson might get a chance In the practice session held two days before the match, India batted according to the probable playing eleven order. Under the floodlights, Ishan Kishan was the first to bat, and Sanju Samson practised with him in the pace bowling nets. Both batsmen faced deliveries from Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Arshdeep Singh. To create an angle similar to Namibian fast bowler Ruben Trumpelmann, the team also brought in a tall left-arm net bowler. In the spin nets, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav were seen batting together, which is being considered a hint at India’s potential top-4 batting order. Full support for Sanju from the team Circumstances have changed for Sanju Samson in the last few weeks. He did not get an opportunity as an opener in the first World Cup match played in Mumbai. On this, Ten Dascate clearly stated that the team has to be honest about selection. Sanju received full support, but after Ishan’s performance in the series against New Zealand, the selection for the first match was clear. He also said that the tournament is long and all 15 players are important for the team. In the nets, Sanju faced fast bowlers for about 30 minutes. Initially, he looked a bit cautious, but later his timing improved. His confidence against spin was more evident, which could be useful against Namibia’s left-arm spinner Bernard Scholtz. Hasaranga ruled out of the tournament Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has suffered a major blow. All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to injury. He sustained an injury to his left hamstring during the opening match against Ireland. MRI scan confirmed a severe muscle strain. In that match, Hasaranga had taken three wickets for 25 runs in four overs and completed his spell, but based on a later investigation report, the decision was made to exclude him from the tournament. The ICC has not yet approved an official replacement, but the team management is planning to include leg-spin all-rounder Dushan Hemantha in his place. The 31-year-old Hemantha has played three T20 Internationals so far, taking four wickets with an economy rate of 7.85. Due to the lack of an additional spin option, he might get a direct opportunity in the playing eleven. Sri Lanka’s next match will be against Oman on February 12 in Pallekele. After that, the team will face Australia on February 16 and Zimbabwe on February 19 in Colombo. New Zealand’s Bracewell also ruled out, awaiting replacement
New Zealand has also suffered a major blow. All-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out due to a calf muscle strain. He sustained this injury during a warm-up match against Afghanistan in Chennai on February 8. However, New Zealand has not yet chosen his replacement player.