Like high stakes India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash looms on the horizon, the world of cricket has been ignited by a war of words between a former legend and one of India’s rising stars. Drama all around Abhishek Sharma While facing harsh public criticism from across the border, the young opener has grown stronger by battling a serious health crisis. While India’s medical team has been working round the clock to get ready for Sunday’s power-hitting match in Colombo, the psychological warfare has already begun.
Mohammad Amir takes a dig at ailing Abhishek Sharma ahead of IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 match
Former Pakistani Mohammad Amir He created a huge controversy by tagging India’s top-ranked T20 batsman, Abhishek Sharmanothing more than a “slogger” on the eve of a blockbuster show. He speaks on a Pakistani talk show ‘Haarna hai’ about February 13In 2026, Amir questioned Abhishek’s technical foundation and claimed that the 25-year-old lacked the ability to handle swinging deliveries and was often prone to failure. Amir’s comments were direct and provocative, intended to trouble the young man during his recovery:
“From what little I’ve seen, if you ask me honestly, I feel like he’s just drunk. … I don’t think he’s technically sound. He just stands there and wants all the balls to be hit in a certain area. Only when I see the ball swing a little bit and make a good fight with it, I’m going to call it the right angle.” Amir said.
Amir went further by offering a tactical plan for the Pakistani bowlers, stating that the best way to get away from Abhishek is to target his body and use slower variations, as he believes the batter lacks the patience and technique to bowl elite-level swing. These words drew a backlash from Indian fans, who cited Abhishek’s staggering career strike rate of nearly 200 and his ability to dismantle world-class attacks as proof of his unique talent.
Mohammad Amir About Abhishek Sharma:
“Honestly, he’s just drunk. He’s got a lot of chances to fail. He’s not a technically sound batsman. It’s not hard to fight a batsman like that if you’re batting on the body line. He’s also going to struggle against slower balls.” pic.twitter.com/6lsABj8sdl
– Sherry. (@CallMeSheri1_) February 13, 2026
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Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav gives an update on Abhishek’s health
On the medical front, Abhishek Sharma is in a desperate race against time following a severe stomach infection that saw him lose 2kg and was hospitalized earlier this week. In a candid video shared by a teammate Arshdeep SinghAbhishek, visibly emaciated, revealed the physical consequences of the illness, which began after taking something in Mumbai on February 6. The infection, aggravated by the sudden weather change and high fever in Delhi, resulted in significant fluid loss. Messages from the Indian leadership have been mixed, creating a cloud of uncertainty over whether he will be involved in Sunday’s clash. R. Premadasa Stadium:
“Abhishek is still not good, he might get a game or two. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav He declared caution in the toss against Namibia and hinted that the key could be rested for the Pakistan game to ensure long-term fitness.
However, teammate Varun Chakraborty He provided a more optimistic update after India’s win in Delhi:
“He seems fine as far as I’ve talked to him, he’s had some practice today as well. He told me he’s on his way.”
Abhishek has officially left for Colombo with the squad where he will undergo the ultimate test of endurance and strength. While Amir’s “scary” insults fueled the pre-match narrative, the real battle remains whether Abhishek will regain the 2kg of muscle he lost and the match stamina required to face Pakistan’s high-pace attack on Sunday.
