If Rinku doesn’t play, who will take her place? Know India’s probable playing 11 against Zimbabwe

IND vs ZIM: India’s next match will be against Zimbabwe in the Super-8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. This match between the two teams will be played on 26th February at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. There is doubt regarding the play of star batsman Rinku Singh in this match. In such a situation, now the question is that if Rinku does not play this match, then which player will get a chance in his place in the playing 11?

Why won’t Rinku Singh play against Zimbabwe?

Actually, Indian star finisher Rinku Singh has returned to his home due to family reasons. These days his father is battling fourth stage liver cancer. Due to his deteriorating condition, he was admitted to the hospital in Greater Noida. On hearing the news of his father’s ill health, Rinku immediately left for his home from Chennai. In such a situation, there is suspense regarding his play against Zimbabwe. It is being claimed in many reports that he can rejoin the Indian team today. However, the picture regarding his playing is not clear yet.

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Who will replace?

If Rinku does not play against Zimbabwe, then India has two options as his replacement. In which Akshar Patel and Sanju Samson are considered to be the two main contenders. If Akshar Patel gets a chance in the playing 11 in place of Rinku Singh, then India will get an additional spinner in the spin friendly pitch of Chennai. At the same time, if Sanju replaces Rinku then Indian batting will get strength.

India’s probable playing 11 against Zimbabwe

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel/Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.