Abhishek Sharma Hospitalised with Stomach Infection, Likely to Miss India vs Namibia Clash

India cricket team star Abhishek Sharma has been admitted to the hospital because of a stomach infection and is likely to miss the match against Namibia.

On Tuesday, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had informed that the opener had stomach issues and had hence skipped the team’s training session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Sharma could very well miss the encounter against Namibia which is set to take place on February 12 .

According to the Times of India, Abhishek was admitted to the hospital and given drips for quick relief. He was taken there after his stomach infection became worse.

Abhishek Sharma Hospitalised with Stomach Infection, Likely to Miss Namibia Match

The report also said that the attacking opener had a high fever during the match against the USA in Mumbai, which captain Suryakumar Yadav also confirmed. Abhishek Sharma scored a golden duck against the USA, playing with 103 fever as per reports. He did not take the field after returning to the pavilion.

With the big IND vs PAK match coming up on Feb 15, India would want him to return to full fitness. The team management, though, kept a shroud around his availability.

“Washington joined the team yesterday and will train today. Abhishek still has a few tummy issues. We hope he will be available for the game in a few days’ time,” Ryan ten Doeschate, India’s assistant coach, said on Tuesday.

If Abhishek misses the India vs Namibia match on Thursday, the team may have to change their plans. Sanju Samson could replace him in the playing XI. During Tuesday’s practice session, Samson batted first in the nets along with Kishan.