The latest Washington Sundar injury update comes at a crucial stage of India’s preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Washington Sundar suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after being ruled out of both the ODI and T20I series against New Zealand.
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Washington Sundar Injury Update: What Happened?
The India all-rounder picked up an injury during the first ODI in Vadodara, where he reported acute discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling.
Washington bowled five overs before walking off the field and did not return to field, though he later came out to bat despite the pain. The BCCI later confirmed that he is dealing with a side strain and is currently undergoing assessment and recovery under the medical team’s supervision.
Will Washington Sundar play T20 World Cup 2026?
The big question now is: is Washington Sundar fit for T20 World Cup 2026, or will India be forced into a late change.
At present, there is no confirmation that the injury will rule him out of the T20 World Cup. Washington is already named in India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, and no replacement has been announced. The injury has been described as acute rather than long-term, suggesting cautious optimism around his availability.
India squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Rinku Singh
However, his absence from the New Zealand T20Is means India are unwilling to rush him back before he is fully fit.
India are not overly concerned at this stage, with multiple all-round options like Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube and Abhishek Sharma available in the squad.
With India’s World Cup opener scheduled for February 7, Washington’s fitness will be closely monitored over the coming weeks before a final call is taken for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. His situation is currently the biggest talking point in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, but there are also other injury concerns in India squad for the New Zealand series.
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