Ishan Kishan suffered an injury scare in the lead up to the India vs Namibia clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Training in the nets a day before the game in Delhi, Kishan was hit on the toe by a Jasprit Bumrah yorker. The blow left the Indian opener in excruciating pain and was immediately tended to by the physios.
Kishan, who has been in prolific form and made 20 in the tournament opening win over USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, was the first to pad up in the nets as Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy and Washington Sundar bowled to him. But early in his session, a Bumrah yorker thudded into his left foot, leaving him in immense pain.
He walked out of the nets grimacing before sitting down on the ground, prompting immediate attention from the physios. Support staff rushed to unfasten his left pad and shoe as Kishan continued to grimace due to the pain. Bowling coach Morne Morkel also checked in during the assessment made by the physios. After a few minutes, Kishan attempted to walk barefoot, hobbling but showing signs that the injury was not as severe as initially feared.
Within five minutes, Kishan put his shoe back on, padded up again and returned to face a handful of deliveries. He looked slightly uneasy before stepping out once more and heading back to the dressing room with a staff member. Though Kishan appeared in good spirits, there was still a noticeable limp. It remained unclear whether he left the nets early as a precaution or simply ceded batting time to teammate Sanju Samson, who continued the session.
Samson is in line to play in Thursday’s game if Abhishek Sharma, who was discharged from the hospital after being admitted there from Monday due to stomach infection, isn’t fit to play in the game.
