In a major pre-match hype at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 11 February 2026, Namibia‘s captain expressed strong concerns T20 World Cup 2026 vs. capital planning India. As the Eagles prepare to face the reigning champions at home, the dialogue has shifted from tactical encounters to the fairness of the team’s preparation opportunities. ICC. The tension comes at a critical time for Namibia, who are looking to win to keep their Super 8 ambitions alive after a first-round defeat.
Gerhard Erasmus questions ‘unfair’ practice schedule in Delhi ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 match against India
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus He publicly questioned the ICC over the lack of night practice allotted to his team ahead of the high-profile clash against India. Speaking to reporters on the eve of the match, Erasmus revealed that there is a sharp difference in the training places given to the two teams at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. While India were given two separate practice sessions under floodlights, Namibia were relegated to afternoon slots between 14:00 and 17:00, denying them the opportunity to adapt to the night conditions they would face at 19:00.
“We didn’t have a night practice before this game, I don’t know why. I believe India had two nights of practice and I can see on the outside that Canada will have a night practice now. You can do what you want, but we’re just going to fight and do it the Namibian way.” Cricbuzz quoted Erasmus about this.
This issue is particularly relevant for Namibia because of its domestic infrastructure; Erasmus noted that they do not have international-standard floodlights at home, meaning most of his squad have limited experience playing under lights outside of franchise leagues. ILT20 or Nepal Premier League. The captain hinted that such a “lack of simulation” puts the associated nations at a disadvantage when facing top teams who are intimately familiar with these conditions.
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T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Namibia
The Group A clash on February 12, 2026 sees a dominant Indian side looking to secure their second straight win and consolidate their position at the top of the table. Coming into the game after a tough win over India USAwhere captain Suryakumar Yadav played the hand that won the match.
However, the Indian camp is currently dealing with problems of its own; opening batter Abhishek Sharma suspicious onset after hospitalization with stomach infection and viral fever. Although he has been sent off, the team management is unlikely to risk him with the high-stakes Pakistan match coming up on Sunday. Sanju Samson a chance to open the shots.
On the other hand, Namibia They are coming off a disappointing seven-wicket loss to the Netherlands. They will rely heavily on their all-round ability to stand any chance against the world champions JJ Smith and the veteran leadership of Erasmus. Known for its ‘belt’ with short boundaries, the Delhi pitch has traditionally favored the chase side due to the dew factor, a variable Namibia will now have to navigate without the benefit of a single night’s practice. with jasprit bumrah Namibia’s batting order, expected to return to the lineup after recovering from fever, is being tested by fire in front of a sold-out Delhi crowd.
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