New Delhi,07,March,2026,(India Today News CA):- Abhishek Sharma is unlikely to play in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand on March 8, 2026, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad due to his poor form. Reports indicate he scored just 89 runs in 7 innings, including a low 9 in the semi-final, prompting team management to consider dropping him.
Form Concerns
Abhishek struggled throughout the tournament with multiple ducks and low scores after recovering from illness earlier. Alternatives like Kuldeep Yadav are favored to replace him for better balance.
Probable Playing XI
India’s likely lineup includes Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakaravarthy. This shifts focus to stronger middle-order firepower.
