Abhishek Sharma Fitness Update: Indian cricket team has to play a match with Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2026 today. This match will start at 7 pm Indian time. Before that, Abhishek Sharma’s fitness remains a matter of concern for the Indian camp. Earlier, despite being ill, Abhishek had played in the match against USA. Now the question is whether Abhishek will play in the match against Namibia today. Know here what is the latest update on the playing eleven of Team India.

What will Abhishek Sharma play?

The evening before the India vs Namibia match, Tilak Verma had told in the press conference that Abhishek Sharma has been discharged from the hospital. He had said that the decision on Abhishek’s playing will be taken before the match. According to some media reports, Abhishek did not participate in the practice session held at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.

There are also claims that Team India management does not want to rush Abhishek’s return and the management wants to keep him completely fit for the next big matches. In such a situation, speculations have gained momentum that Abhishek Sharma is going to miss the match against Namibia. At the same time, Sanju Samson was also seen sweating profusely in the training session, due to which the possibilities have become stronger that today Sanju Samson can be a part of the playing eleven, but not Abhishek.

Opening with the one who won the place

Sanju Samson got the chance to open in all the 5 matches of the series against New Zealand. He could score only 46 runs in 5 innings. On the other end, Ishan Kishan made the most of the opportunities he got. Due to this good form, Ishan Kishan has got the chance to open. Since Abhishek Sharma may be out of today’s match, it is possible that Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson may open in the match with Namibia.

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ICC has declared Abhishek Sharma as the Men’s Player of the Month for September. He has been rewarded for his strong performance in the Asia Cup 2025. On the other hand, Smriti Mandhana has become the Player of the Month among women. Abhishek was the highest run-scorer in the Asia Cup tournament, scoring 314 runs in 7 matches on the basis of his stormy batting.

Abhishek Sharma batted at a staggering strike rate of 200 in the Asia Cup tournament. He was also the batsman who scored the most half-centuries in the entire tournament. There were 3 fifties from his bat. The record of hitting most fours (32) and most sixes (19) in the tournament was also in his name. For this amazing performance he was also chosen Player of the Tournament. His average in the Asia Cup was 44.85.

On the basis of his performance in the Asia Cup, Abhishek Sharma had created history in the ICC T20 batting rankings. He became the player with the highest rating points in T20 batting rankings. He currently has 931 rating points. He broke England’s David Malan’s record of 919 rating points, which he had set in 2020.

What did Abhishek say on winning the ICC award?

On becoming ICC Player of the Month, Abhishek Sharma said, “I am very happy to win the ICC Award. I am also happy that this award has been received for the performance which contributed to India’s victory. I am proud to be a part of the team which can overcome difficult situations and win. Our recent record in T20 reflects the good environment and positive mentality of the team.”

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