Abhishek Sharma discharged but doubtful for Namibia clash in T20 World Cup

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been discharged after a stomach infection but remains doubtful for the T20 World Cup clash against Namibia. Tilak Varma said his participation will be decided before the game, with India prioritising the Pakistan match on February 15

New Delhi: Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been discharged after being hospitalised for two days with a stomach infection, leaving him doubtful for the T20 World Cup match against Namibia on Thursday.

At the pre-match press conference, teammate Tilak Varma said a decision on Abhishek’s participation has not yet been taken.

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“When we reached Delhi, he went to the hospital for examination. He has been discharged today and he is doing well. We have one more day for the game. Hopefully, we will decide tomorrow how he feels and go with it,” Varma told reporters.

Abhishek was out for a duck against the USA in the opening game in Mumbai and took no further part after that, with Sanju Samson replacing him while fielding.

It is learnt that he was unwell during that match and his condition worsened after reaching Delhi.

India’s priority is not the Namibia game but the February 15 clash against Pakistan at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where the pitch is expected to be slightly different.