Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson dropped from Playing XI for India vs Pakistan match; Kuldeep Yadav IN

The India National Cricket Team is all set to make bold changes for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Sunday (February 15). Kuldeep Yadav and Abhishek Sharma are returning to the playing XI.

Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson dropped! India to make bold changes for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash

As reported by the Indian Express, the star Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson will be dropped from the side, and they will be replaced by Kuldeep Yadav and Abhishek Sharma, respectively, in the playing XI against Pakistan.

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The Colombo pitch is known to help spinners, and the long boundaries make it even tougher for batters. Given that the Indian team management wants an extra spinner to control the middle overs.

At the top of the batting order, Abhishek will retain his position after recovering from a stomach infection and will partner with Ishan Kishan, which means Samson will warm the bench in the high-voltage game between India and Pakistan in Colombo.

To be continued…