India opener Abhishek Sharma was forced to wear Mohammed Siraj’s jersey during the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Netherlands at Ahmedabad after forgetting his own kit at the team hotel
A bizarre incident was revealed by former England captain Nasser Hussain during live commentary, which added further embarrassment to the left-hander’s nightmarish tournament campaign.
The unusual situation came to light as Abhishek walked out to bat at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with eagle-eyed viewers and Hussain noticing the name “Siraj” on the back of his jersey.
The mishap quickly became a talking point on social media, with fans pointing out the irony of wearing a fast bowler’s kit while struggling to score runs.
Jersey Mishap Adds to Disastrous World Cup
The jersey incident was the least of Abhishek’s problems as he registered his third consecutive duck, being clean-bowled by Aryan Dutt in just three balls.
His tournament has been marred by multiple setbacks, a golden duck against USA, missing the Namibia match after being hospitalized with a stomach infection in Delhi, and scoring 0 off 4 balls against Pakistan.
Forgetting his jersey raised questions about Abhishek’s mental state and preparation ahead of crucial matches. The world’s No. 1-ranked T20I batter remains scoreless across three World Cup innings, sparking serious concerns about his place in India’s Super 8s lineup.
