Washington Sundar Injury Concern: Will He Miss T20 World Cup 2026?

The Indian Cricket Team have suffered a massive blow as the injury woes keep getting worse for them. After the injuries to Tilak Varma and Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar has now joined the list of injured players for the Men in Blue. Washington Sundar joined the injury list during the first ODI against New Zealand. The match between the two teams took place at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday, January 11.

Washington Sundar, who is seen as one of the best all-rounders in India, experienced some discomfort. He went back to the dressing room after bowling just five overs in the game and then didn’t return to take the field. Washington Sundar later came out to bat, but he struggled with his running. The Indian all-rounder scored 7 runs as India chased the target of 301 runs with one over to spare and took a 1-0 lead in the series.

Washington Sundar T20 World Cup 2026 Participation in Doubt?

With Washington Sundar facing injury, there is no clarity about his recovery time. There are chances that he might take longer than expected and might miss the T20 World Cup 2026 as well, which will be a big blow for India. The team management would be hoping that Sundar recovers as quickly as possible. With the World Cup set to be played at home, he will be a valuable asset for India.

He has proven his worth with both bat and ball in different situations and would want to recover early. After the ODI series, India will be locking horns with New Zealand in a five-match T20I series. Sundar might play a part in the series if his injury isn’t he serious. It remains to be seen when he will make a comeback.

Washington Sundar Injury Rules him out of the IND vs NZ ODI series

After the game ended, India captain Shubman Gill provided an update about Washington Sundar. He confirmed that the all-rounder has suffered a side strain and will undergo scans for his injury. “He (Washington) will be going for a scan, so we’ll know more once that’s done,” Shubman Gill said.

However, Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the rest of the two games against New Zealand. The all-rounder underwent scans, the report of which revealed rib injury, and he has been asked not to play the last two games.

Washington Sundar ruled out comes as a massive blow, as India already is without key players in the series. The all-rounder is also part of the Indian squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which comes as a huge concern for the side regarding his availability in the World Cup. This would be a major setback for the team as well as for the player.