Indian keeper-batsman Ishan Kishi There was concern in the camp after a video surfaced showing him limping during training ahead of India’s second match. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Namibia.
Jasprit Bumrah’s deadly yorker floors Ishan Kishi at a painful moment
The incident happened during the pacer jasprit bumrah He handed over the trademark that hit Kisha’s leg. The mill tried to negotiate a delivery but was beaten with precision and pace, immediately showing signs of concern.
The clip, which quickly gained traction on social media, showed worried faces in the Indian set-up as Kishan struggled for a moment before joining the team’s physios.
After the impact, Kishan received treatment on the field while Bumrah went to check on his teammate. While the initial footage seemed unnerving, the mood lightened slightly as members of the support crew managed to share a brief smile while Kishan tried to shake off the pain.
We present the video:
The moment Ishan Kishi got hurt after Bumrah’s fast yorker fell into the net. pic.twitter.com/bDjs2jKyNh
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At this stage, there is no official confirmation of the severity of the beating. However, given India’s ongoing fitness concerns in the tournament, even minor setbacks are closely watched.
India have been struggling with fitness issues at the start of the campaign
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey has already been marred by injury and illness setbacks. Fast bowler Harshit Rana He was ruled out of the tournament after injuring his knee during the warm-up against South Africa.
Apart from this, batter Abhishek Sharma has been hospitalized due to a stomach infection. Reports suggested that he was battling high fever during the opening match against India United States of America (USA)where he was dismissed for a duck first ball.
Even Bumrah himself missed the USA match due to feeling unwell. The pacer continued to bowl in the nets ahead of the Namibia game, indicating that he is fit for the match.
Sanju Samson is probably the top backup option
If Ishan or Abhishek are unavailable for selection against Namibia, Sanju Samson is expected to emerge as the opening option.
Samson’s versatility and experience in the T20 format provides India with a reliable backup plan. However, the team management will be hoping that Kisha’s injury scare is minor and will not further complicate their combination at the start of the tournament.
India will be keen to stabilize their squad after a shaky start. The upcoming clash with Namibia offers an opportunity to get back into rhythm, provided the squad is close to full strength.
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