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Tilak Varma Updates on Abhishek Sharma's Health, Bumrah's Fitness for Namibia Clash

Indian batter Tilak Varma provided a crucial update on Abhishek Sharma's health, revealing the opener was hospitalized due to a stomach infection but has since been discharged. Varma stated the final decision on Sharma's inclusion for the Namibia match will be made on the day of the game, with Sanju Samson potentially opening if he is unfit. He also offered positive news on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, confirming the bowler is improving and could return for the second match. The team management will assess both players' conditions before finalizing the playing XI.

Key Points: Abhishek Sharma, Bumrah Fitness Update Before T20 WC Namibia Match

  • Abhishek Sharma hospitalised with infection
  • Decision on playing XI on match day
  • Sanju Samson may open if Sharma unfit
  • Jasprit Bumrah recovering, could return
  • Team management to take final call
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T20 WC: Tilak Varma gives update on Abhishek, Bumrah's fitness ahead of Namibia clash

Tilak Varma gives updates on Abhishek Sharma's stomach infection and Jasprit Bumrah's fitness ahead of India's T20 World Cup clash against Namibia.

"He is absolutely fine now. He is doing better. - Tilak Varma on Jasprit Bumrah"

New Delhi, February 11

Ahead of his side's ICC T20 World Cup clash against Namibia, Indian batter Tilak Varma offered an update on the health of Abhishek Sharma, who was hospitalised due to stomach infection and stated that the decision on Sharma's inclusion in the playing XI for the Namibia match will be made on the match day itself, raising concerns about his availability for the match.

Abhishek Sharma is not well and is currently 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. According to the source, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side may give a green signal to Sanju Samson to open the innings with Ishan Kishan tomorrow if the number one-ranked batsman does not recover in time.

Speaking during the pre-match presser, Tilak said about Abhishek, "When we reached Delhi, he went for some examinations at the hospital. I think he has been discharged today, and he has doing well. We still have one more day before the game, so hopefully we will decide by tomorrow how he feels and then move forward accordingly."

On pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who was not available for the campaign opener against the USA on Wednesday, Tilak said that the bowling superstar is "absolutely fine now" and could be back for the Namibia clash.

"He is absolutely fine now. He is doing better. As I said, we still have one more day, so hopefully he will be back in the team. If he continues to improve, the team management will take a call, and I think he could be back for the second game," he concluded.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The most important update is about Bumrah! "Absolutely fine now" is the best news. Our bowling attack needs its spearhead. Get well soon to Abhishek too, but Bumrah's return is crucial for the Namibia game.
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Ananya R
Stomach infection in the middle of a World Cup? That's tough. The BCCI medical team needs to be extra careful with food and water for the players, especially when touring. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, the communication from the team management seems a bit vague. "Will decide tomorrow" – fans are left guessing. A little more clarity would be good, even if the final call is pending.
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Karthik V
Samson opening with Kishan could be an interesting combo! Sometimes these forced changes work out for the best. Focus should be on winning against Namibia comfortably, with or without the full-strength XI.
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Priya S
Get well soon, Abhishek! 🏏 It's good that Tilak gave the update, but the players must be under so much pressure. Hope the management supports them fully and doesn't rush anyone back.

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