Ishan Kishan, India’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter, gave the Indian camp a brief scare during an optional net session ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Namibia. On February 11, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Kishan was struck on his left toe by a searing yorker from Jasprit Bumrah, triggering immediate concern among teammates and support staff just a day before India’s Group A fixture.
The incident occurred late in Kishan’s batting stint. After opening with a brisk 20 off 17 balls against the USA in India’s tournament opener, the left-hander was fine-tuning his powerplay hitting when Bumrah’s toe-crusher thudded flush into his left foot. Eyewitnesses reported Kishan wincing in visible pain and briefly going down, prompting the team physio to rush in.
Bowling coach Morne Morkel and members of the support staff quickly removed his shoe and pad to assess the impact as ice treatment was prepared. In a reassuring sign for Team India, Kishan soon got back on his feet. He hobbled off barefoot, padded up again, faced a few more deliveries for around five minutes, and then walked off with only a slight limp.
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The Indian medical team monitored him closely, with early indications pointing to a minor soft-tissue contusion rather than anything more serious. No official BCCI update was issued beyond acknowledging a “toe blow,” but Kishan’s ability to resume light training suggested the injury was not severe.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled a storm-like yorker that completely beat Ishan Kishan. The ball hit Ishan’s foot hard, and he fell to the ground in pain.
Bumrah bro, please go a little easy that kind of treatment is meant for the opposition Pakistani players, not our own players in the… pic.twitter.com/qUKz4z1uis
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) February 12, 2026
The timing of the scare added to India’s top-order concerns, with Abhishek Sharma recently unwell and the management keen to manage workloads carefully. Kishan’s recent injury history makes caution sensible: he missed a T20I against New Zealand in January due to a niggle and had minor setbacks last year, including stitches after a small accident. Still, he has shown a strong track record of quick recovery and resilience.
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Form-wise, Kishan arrived at the T20 World Cup 2026 in good rhythm, striking at over 145 in recent T20Is and providing India with early momentum under captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir. His impact in the powerplay has been a key part of India’s aggressive template, making his fitness crucial as the tournament builds towards the Super 8s and knockout stages.
While backups like Jitesh Sharma remain available, India will be keen to have Kishan fully fit for the business end of the competition. For now, the toe scare appears to be just that — a scare. With no major setback reported, Kishan is expected to be available for selection against Namibia, offering a timely boost to India’s title defence.
