Abhishek Sharma suffers weight loss due to stomach infection, availability for Pakistan T20 World Cup match touch and go

The 25-year-old complained of high fever and stomach pain and hence had to be hospitalised. He was discharged on Wednesday but did not turn up for the practice session. Ahead of the match against Namibia, Abhishek was spotted at the venue; however, he did not train.

According to news agency PTI, Abhishek is still feeling a bit weak, and his participation in the match against Pakistan is in doubt. The swashbuckling India opener has lost a bit of weight, and in case of stomach infections, one generally takes time to recover and gain the strength and endurance to play top-level games.

Normally, Abhishek takes multiple turns at bat, and in a session lasting three hours, he bats for anywhere between 75 and 90 minutes.

"Abhishek isn't fine still, might take one or two games," said the Indian captain as he dropped enough hints that Abhishek could be a doubtful starter for the Pakistan game.

Earlier, Abhishek entered the game against the USA not 100 per cent, and his health deteriorated during the game. He was dismissed for a first-ball duck; however, he didn't take the field for the remainder of the game, and Sanju Samson fielded in his place as a substitute.

Speaking of India, the Suryakumar Yadav-led team registered their second win of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday after beating Namibia by 93 runs. The hosts posted 209/9 in 20 overs owing to half-centuries by Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan.

Varun Chakaravarthy then returned with three wickets while Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya took two each to help India bundle out Namibia for 116.

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