'It is still not clear whether he will be discharged today. But match against Namibia looks doubtful as of now.'
India opener Abhishek Sharma has been hospitalised with a stomach infection, casting serious doubt over his availability for Thursday’s T20 World Cup clash against Namibia in New Delhi.
The swashbuckling left-hander has spent the last two days under medical supervision at a private hospital, with doctors conducting tests to determine the exact cause of the illness. Though Sharma was discharged on Wednesday, the team management is yet to take a final call on his participation.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, teammate Tilak Varma said the situation remains uncertain.
“There is still time to decide on his participation for tomorrow’s game,” Varma said. “Abhishek has been discharged today, but we will take a call closer to the match.”
"Abhishek has been admitted to a private hospital in Delhi due to stomach infection. Some tests are being done to ascertain the problem. It is still not clear whether he will be discharged today. But match against Namibia looks doubtful as of now," a BCCI source said.
Will Abhishek be fit for Pakistan match?
The Indian team management is hopeful of having him on the park for the big game against Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday, February 15.
It has been learnt that the 25-year-old attended the dinner at head coach Gautam Gambhir's place on Sunday but left much earlier than the rest of his teammates.
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