Mumbai, Feb. 5 -- Ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against the USA, India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday confirmed that the team is not rushing to make any replacement of injured Washington Sundar.

Sundar underwent scans after reporting an acute onset of discomfort in his lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara, on January 11. An in-person consultation with an expert followed, confirming a side strain and advising rest for a few days. Sundar, who is part of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squad, also missed the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

"We will be patient with Washington, don't want to rush with replacements," Suryakumar said during the Captai...