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Team India batting coach Ryan Ten Dushat provides some big updates on Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrahand Abhishek Sharma. The departures of all three cricketers were uncertain due to their respective injury issues.
While Sharma played the opening match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, two other cricketers, Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar, were not part of the squad for the previous match due to injuries. The coach informed the media of the health status of the three players before the group match against Namibia on February 12.
Fitness updates of Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah
Ahead of India’s match against Namibia, Ryan Ten Dushat said spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has joined the team in Delhi and is ready to bowl. But he could not provide any positive updates about Bumrah and Sharma. The former Netherlands international said Bumrah has not played for the past ten days while Abhishek Sharma is still not fully fit. The opener has been dealing with an upset stomach.
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Captain after India’s first match against USA Suryakumar Yadav An update on the injury was also reported. He said that all-rounder Washington Sundar will join the team in Delhi. Later, the batting coach informed Sundar that he was currently in the team as per the previous plan. But uncertainty remains for Bumrah and Sharma.
Sundar was seriously injured
Regarding Bumrah, Yadav claimed that the star pacer came down with high fever while Abhishek was “unwell”. Team India is just one day away from its next match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Will these two cricketers be able to return to the field for the next game during this time? This question remains to be answered.
Sundar injured in India’s home ODI series against New Zealand. The spin bowling all-rounder suffered a side strain and a torn rib muscle during the series. Since then, the Tamil Nadu-born has not participated in any form of competition.
Although the injury was serious, the BCCI decided not to replace him from the T20 World Cup squad. Sundar is back with the Nets after completing his rehab season, and according to current reports, he appears to be healthy enough to play in an official game again.
Sundar missed several games
The addition of Washington Sundar will undoubtedly strengthen the batting and bowling strength of the team; he can contribute equally well with the bat and ball. Washington Sundar’s absence has been a concern for the team management. He also missed the bilateral T20I series against New Zealand before the match due to injury. Since he is now fit again, it is possible to see him feature against Namibia immediately.
The 26-year-old underwent a rigorous rehabilitation program at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The main focus of the rehab season is building strength and ensuring full recovery. His comeback comes at a good time as India are scheduled to face Pakistan on February 15 after taking on Namibia on February 12.
