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"He did some practice today": Varun Chakravarthy provides huge update on Abhishek ahead of Pakistan match
Indian leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy has expressed confidence that the left-handed batter Abhishek Sharma should return to the playing XI for India’s much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on Sunday in the T20 World Cup in Colombo. Abhishek’s maiden appearance at a T20 World Cup has been anything but smooth. Making his tournament debut against the USA, Sharma had a disappointing start, registering a golden duck.
Later, Abhishek was ruled out of India’s match against Namibia due to illness. A stomach bug forced him to spend the night in hospital. However, there have been encouraging signs since. Abhishek was spotted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, present in the dugout during India’s match against Namibia on Thursday. More importantly, according to Chakravarthy, Abhishek has resumed practice sessions.
"I think he will play the next match. I don't know. As far as I have spoken to him, he looks good. He did some practice today. He said he is on the way," Varun said.
Meanwhile, in Abhishek's absence, India fielded Sanju Samson at the top of the order alongside Ishan Kishan to open the innings, where he smashed 22 off 8 balls, cracking three sixes in his fluent knock. The upcoming encounter against Pakistan will be intensely competitive, and Abhishek will be crucial for India at the top.
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Jamie Siddons appointed head coach of Sri Lanka women’s team
Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday announced the appointment of Jamie Siddons as the new head coach of the women’s cricket team. The experienced Australian will take charge of the side for a one-year tenure beginning on March 16, 2026.
Siddons’ appointment comes at an important stage as the team prepares for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in En...
"Superpower": Faf du Plessis hails Jasprit Bumrah’s match-winning spell in semi-final against England
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"Wiser with his shot selection": Ravi Shastri on Sanju Samson's recent success
The ongoing Men's T20 World Cup has produced several memorable performances for India, but one of the most eye-catching has been the resurgence of Sanju Samson. Samson has emerged as a match-winner for India at a crucial stage of the tournament. The wicketkeeper-batter, who earlier struggled to cement a permanent place in the Indian side, has been a match-winne...
Afghanistan unveil squads for Sri Lanka white-all tour, new T20I captain appointed
Afghanistan have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on March 13 in Sharjah. Ahead of the series, there has been a leadership change in the T20I side and several notable squad adjustments, with Ibrahim Zadran being appointed as the new captain of Afghanistan’s T20I team. The talented o...
Bangladesh announce squad for Pakistan ODIs
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, scheduled to be played in Dhaka. The three-match series will begin on March 11, with the remaining matches set for March 13 and March 15, respectively. All matches will take place at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
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