Washington Sundar's fitness test (Photo: PTI)

Washington Sundar: The suspense continues regarding Washington Sundar playing in the T20 World Cup 2026. Now the news is coming that if they play, some result may come 72 hours before India's opening match in the tournament. Team India has to start its campaign in T20 World Cup 2026 i.e. its opening match against USA on 7th February. It can be decided 72 hours before that match whether Washington Sundar will be a part of Team India in the tournament or not. According to the report, Washington Sundar's fitness test may be conducted 72 hours before the opening match i.e. on 4th February.

Fitness test may be held on 4th February

According to the report of Times of India, Washington Sundar may undergo fitness test on 4th February. His fitness test will be held at BCCI's Center of Excellence. Washington Sundar got injured during the first ODI played against New Zealand on January 11, after which he is out of the team.

According to TOI report, the team management and selectors are waiting for the official medical update before implementing any backup plan on Washington Sundar. The last date to make changes in the team for T20 World Cup 2026 is January 30. But in case of injury, players can be replaced even in the middle of the tournament with the approval of the Technical Committee.

Batting on 28th January, not even drill on 29th January

On January 28, there was news about Washington Sundar that he had batted for a long time in the Center of Excellence. But, on January 29, he did not even do the drill. Tilak Verma and Riyan Parag definitely played the match. Tilak Verma was also out of Team India due to his surgery. But, there is news about him that he will join Team India on 3rd February.

Team India will gather for T20 World Cup on 3 February

The gathering of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup is going to be held in Mumbai on 3rd February. After training that day, the team has to play its first warm-up match against South Africa on 4 February. Washington Sundar's fitness test may take place at BCCI's Center of Excellence on February 4 itself, where it is believed that if he is expected to be completely fit in the later stages of the tournament, he will remain in the team. If this does not happen then Riyan Parag can be included in the World Cup team.