Ishan Kishan, the opening batter of India, got injured during a practice session by the yorker of Jasprit Bumrah. Notably, India is set to play against Namibia today, Thursday, 12 February, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Abhishek Sharma has also reportedly been ruled out of the match due to a stomach infection. In this article, we are going to discuss whether Ishan Kishan will play against Namibia.

T20 World Cup 2026:Ishan Kishan got injured from Bumrah’s bowling

During India’s practice setting ahead of the Namibia game, Jasprit Bumrah’s yorker hits the toes of Ishan Kishan. After the hit, he was seen struggling with pain and unable to walk properly. This raises a massive question among fans, as Abhishek Sharma is already doubtful for the match. If Ishan also gets out, it will become a major concern for the team.

Will Ishan Kishan play against Namibia?

The answer is yes, Ishan Kishan has recovered and is fit and fine to play against Namibia on 12 February in Delhi. The 27-year-old is in the form of his life and is very important for India in the opening position.

India vs Namibia Details

Match

India vs Namibia

Date

12 February 2026

Time

7:00 PM IST

Venue

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

Namibia squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh, Max Heingo. Reserve: Alexander Volschenk.