India, Feb. 12 -- In just six days since the start of the T20 World Cup 2026 at home, India have gone from surviving a near-shock against the USA in Mumbai to grappling with injuries and illness.

Washington Sundar, who was sidelined with a rib injury, has returned to the squad. Jasprit Bumrah missed the opening game due to illness but bowled at full tilt during India's first training session in Delhi on Tuesday. Abhishek Sharma, however, was nowhere to be seen.

Reports on Wednesday revealed that Abhishek had played the opener in Mumbai despite a high fever. He did not take the field during the second innings and skipped the post-match handshakes. His condition reportedly worsened after the team arrived in Delhi.

Although he briefly att...