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he countdown to the T20 World Cup 2026 has officially begun, but for Team India, the final puzzle piece is still missing. While the batting order looks settled after the 4-0 drubbing of New Zealand, the bowling department is sweating over one name: Washington Sundar.
The spin-bowling all-rounder, who has become Rohit Sharma's go-to man for Powerplay wickets, is currently in a race against time. With the final squad submission deadline just 48 hours away, the selectors are playing a waiting game that has everyone on edge.
Washington Sundar didn't travel with the team to the pre-tournament camp in Colombo. Instead, he is at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) formerly the NCA in Bengaluru.
Reports suggest he tweaked his hamstring during the final T20I in Vizag. While it's not a tear, it's enough of a niggle to worry the medical staff. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar has reportedly paused the final announcement, waiting for a Green Signal report from the CoE medical team.
You might ask, Why not just pick a replacement? The answer lies in balance.
If the phone call from Bengaluru brings bad news, India is in a tough spot.
The management is willing to take a risk. Even if Sundar is 80% fit, he might get picked with the hope that he recovers by the second week of the tournament. But history warns us that taking injured players to a World Cup rarely ends well.
Fingers crossed, Indian fans. The next 24 hours at the CoE will decide if our bowling attack looks fearsome or fragile.
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