Overview
- India finished the group stage 4-0 and open the Super Eights against South Africa in Ahmedabad on February 22.
- Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and ex-coach Sanjay Bangar flagged issues versus spin and catching, with reports noting nine drops and a catching efficiency under 70 percent during the group phase.
- World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma has recorded three ducks, intensifying debate over the opening slot as coaches back improvements without announcing a change.
- News reports indicate vice-captain Axar Patel is set to return to the XI, while any move to replace Abhishek with Sanju Samson remains speculative.
- The Super Eights begin without Australia after a shock exit, Zimbabwe topped their group unbeaten, and Afghanistan closed with a consolation win powered by Ibrahim Zadran’s 95* and Mohammad Nabi’s 4-7.