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  "path": "/news/1972514/indian-cricketer-abhishek-sharma-hospitalised-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-game-with-namibia",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-11T07:44:52.000Z",
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    "win over the United States",
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    "_announced_",
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  "textContent": "Prolific Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been hospitalised with an upset stomach ahead of the group match against Namibia at the T20 World Cup, a cricket board official said on Wednesday.\n\nThe explosive left-hander is key to India’s chances of defending their title at the 20-team tournament and is doubtful for the Group A fixture on Thursday in New Delhi.\n\nThe 25-year-old was admitted to a Delhi hospital on Tuesday after he missed training with a stomach issue he carried from the opener in Mumbai, the official told _AFP_ on condition of anonymity.\n\nIndia’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged the concern on Tuesday, saying the batsman had “still got a few issues with his tummy”.\n\n“We hope that he’ll be available for the game in a few days’ time.”\n\nAbhishek was out for a duck in India’s win over the United States but has been a strong performer in the lead-up to the tournament.\n\nIndia play arch-rivals Pakistan in a blockbuster on Sunday.\n\nOn Monday, the Pakistani government _announced_ it was withdrawing its decision to boycott the match with India, which had been taken previously in the wake of Bangladesh’s replacement by Scotland in the tournament, following their refusal to tour India.\n\nPakistan’s decision to move forward with the much-anticipated game came after protracted _negotiations_ between the ICC and the cricket boards of Pakistan and Bangladesh, _consultations_ among national leaders, and interventions by friendly nations such as Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.",
  "title": "Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma hospitalised ahead of T20 World Cup game with Namibia"
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