WATCH: Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery yorker leaves Ishan Kishan in extreme pain
India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan sparked concern within the camp after a video surfaced showing him limping during a training session ahead of India’s second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Namibia.
Jasprit Bumrah’s deadly yorker floors Ishan Kishan in painful moment
The incident took place when pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered a trademark pinpoint yorker that struck Kishan flush on the foot. The batter attempted to negotiate the delivery but was beaten by the precision and pace, immediately showing signs of discomfort.
The clip, which quickly gained traction on social media, showed concerned faces in the Indian setup as Kishan struggled momentarily before being attended to by the team physio.
Following the blow, Kishan received on-field treatment while Bumrah walked over to check on his teammate. Although the initial visuals appeared worrying, the mood lightened slightly as members of the support staff managed to share a brief smile while Kishan tried to shake off the pain.
Here’s the video:
The moment when Ishan Kishan got injured by Bumrah’s fast yorker at the nets. pic.twitter.com/bDjs2jKyNh
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At this stage, there has been no official confirmation of the severity of the knock. However, given India’s ongoing fitness concerns in the tournament, even minor setbacks are being closely monitored.
India battling fitness concerns early in campaign
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey has already been disrupted by injury and illness setbacks. Fast bowler Harshit Rana was ruled out of the tournament after injuring his knee during a warm-up match against South Africa.
In addition, opening batter Abhishek Sharma was hospitalised due to a stomach infection. Reports indicated he was battling a high fever during India’s opening fixture against the United States of America (USA), where he was dismissed for a first-ball duck.
Even Bumrah himself missed the USA encounter after feeling unwell. The pacer resumed bowling in the nets prior to the Namibia game, indicating his return to match readiness.
Sanju Samson likely backup option at the top
Should either Ishan or Abhishek be unavailable for selection against Namibia, Sanju Samson is expected to step in as an opening option.
Samson’s versatility and experience in the T20 format provide India with a reliable contingency plan. However, team management will hope that Kishan’s injury scare proves minor and does not further complicate their combination early in the tournament.
India will be keen to stabilise their lineup after an inconsistent start. The upcoming clash against Namibia offers an opportunity to regain rhythm, provided the squad is close to full strength.
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