Ind Vs Pak T20 World Cup 2026: India is dealing with injuries to key players as they get ready for their February 15 match against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Reports say that great batters and all-rounders are getting better after having muscle strains and other problems, which makes many wonder about India’s full-strength lineup. The team’s approach will depend on fitness upgrades in the next few days.
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Injury Concerns
Abhishek Sharma, India’s opener, missed training due to a severe stomach infection requiring hospitalisation in Delhi, with his availability for the Pakistan match uncertain. Ishan Kishan suffered a concussion and toe injury during nets, raising fears over the top order, while earlier setbacks hit Tilak Varma (groin surgery), Harshit Rana (knee, ruled out), and others like Washington Sundar. These woes come after India beat the USA, but fitness issues overshadowed prep for Namibia on February 12.
Gavaskar’s Comments
Ind Vs Pak T20 World Cup 2026: Sunil Gavaskar unleashed a fiery rant defending India against Pakistani accusations of “bullying” via BCCI influence on scheduling and ICC decisions. He highlighted historical IPL inclusions of Pakistani players and questioned the pattern of one-sided outreach, as tensions peaked with Pakistan’s government initially barring travel for the match—now resolved but leaving bad blood. Son Rohan Gavaskar called the restored fixture a “belated Valentine’s Day present” for fans, noting India’s edge from five straight T20I wins over Pakistan.
Diplomatic friction escalated when Pakistan cited India’s alleged dominance in cricket politics as a reason to skip the game, but both teams are now set to play after interventions. India holds form advantage post their opener win, but injuries could force reliance on Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, or all-rounders like Mohammed Siraj (recent heroics). Pakistan, fresh off beating the Netherlands, eyes an upset in this marquee group-stage showdown.
