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Abhishek Sharma Gives Positive Fitness Update Before India-Pakistan T20 WC Clash

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has provided a positive update on his fitness after being hospitalized with a stomach infection. He missed India's match against Namibia, with captain Suryakumar Yadav stating he would be sidelined for a game or two. Sharma, the world's top-ranked T20I batter, has an impressive record against Pakistan. His recovery is crucial for India's campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Key Points: Abhishek Sharma Fitness Update Before India-Pakistan T20 WC Match

  • Discharged from hospital after stomach infection
  • Missed match vs Namibia
  • World's top-ranked T20I batter
  • Skipper Suryakumar indicated he'd miss games
  • Strong record against Pakistan
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Abhishek Sharma offers "good" fitness update ahead of T20 WC Pakistan clash

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma offers a "good" fitness update after hospital discharge for stomach infection ahead of crucial T20 World Cup clash vs Pakistan.

"Daal-rice, very good, me? Good. - Abhishek Sharma"

New Delhi, February 13

Star Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has offered a "good" fitness update after being discharged from the hospital following a battle with a stomach infection ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo.

Following a golden duck against the USA in the campaign opener, Abhishek missed the second clash at New Delhi against Namibia due to a stomach infection.

In a video posted by Punjab Kings (PBKS), pacer Arshdeep Singh could be seen asking him, "How are you?"

To this, Abhishek replied, "Daal-rice, very good, me? Good."

Having played out his entire T20I career after the T20WC win by the Rohit Sharma-led side back in 2024, Abhishek has scored 1,297 runs in 38 matches and 37 innings at an average of 37.05 and a strike rate of 194.74, with two centuries and eight fifties and a best score of 135. He entered the T20 WC as the world's top-ranked T20I batter.

In three matches against Pakistan, he has made 110 runs in three matches at an average of 36.66 and a strike rate of 189.65, with a best score of 74.

Following the toss against Namibia yesterday, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav had said about Abhishek, "Abhishek is still not fine; he will miss a game or two."

Earlier, the Indian opener was hospitalised due to a stomach infection, according to a BCCI source. The southpaw was not looking well during the team dinner at the head coach Gautam Gambhir's residence on Sunday and was the first to leave the dinner.

- ANI

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Rohit P
"Daal-rice, very good" 😂 Classic Indian recovery food! Jokes aside, his stats against Pakistan are solid. If he's even 80% fit, he should play. We can't afford to be conservative in such a high-pressure game.
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Aman W
There seems to be mixed messaging. SKY says he'll miss a game or two, but the player himself says "good". Hope the team management is transparent. Player welfare shouldn't be compromised for one match, even if it's against Pakistan.
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Sarah B
Stomach infections can be brutal. It's wise to rest him for the group stage and ensure he's 100% for the knockouts. We have enough batting depth to cover for one match.
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Vikram M
His strike rate is insane! Nearly 195. He's the X-factor at the top. Please BCCI, handle him with care. A long tournament ahead, don't rush him back.
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Karthik V
Funny how the update comes from a Punjab Kings video and not an official BCCI release. Anyway, speedy recovery, Abhishek! The nation is behind you.

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