Abhishek Sharma, IND vs PAK Update: The big match of T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between India and Pakistan on Sunday, February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Fans are eagerly waiting for this match. At the same time, questions are being raised about Abhishek Sharma among the Indian fans. Team India had played the last match against Namibia, in which Abhishek was not a part of the playing 11. While giving the update, captain Suryakumar Yadav had said that Abhishek may miss one or two matches.
However, the thing to note is that Abhishek has reached Sri Lanka with Team India for the match against Pakistan. The Indian team reached Sri Lanka on Friday (13 February). So let us know whether Abhishek will participate in the match against Pakistan or not.
Abhishek Sharma’s stomach infection
Let us tell you that Abhishek was seen playing in the first match against USA, in which he became the victim of a golden duck on the very first ball. After this the news came that the Indian opener had stomach infection. Then before the match against Namibia, at the time of toss, Surya had given an update saying that Abhishek may miss one or two matches.
Let us tell you that a video had also gone viral on social media, in which Abhishek was heard saying that due to the strict diet, he has lost a few kilos of weight. This update of his was really shocking for the fans.
Reporting from the Indian dressing room by paaji.
Abhishek Sharma might have lost some weight. pic.twitter.com/6W7TmXFSTM
— RAHIL (@Rahil_071) February 13, 2026
Official update yet to come
The thing to note is that till now no official update has been shared by BCCI regarding Abhishek whether he will play the match against Pakistan or not. At present, it can only be speculated that Abhishek may or may not play. The real truth will be revealed only after the update comes out.

