In the lead-up to critical T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures, Namibia and Scotland have announced squad alterations due to injuries, injecting fresh energy into their campaigns.
Namibia welcomes Alex Wolstenholme into the fold for their February 18 showdown with Pakistan, replacing Ben Shikongo, who picked up a thigh strain against India on February 12. The ICC greenlit the switch after the Event Technical Committee’s review, a mandatory step for such moves.
The African side’s Group A journey has been tough: a 7-wicket loss to Netherlands, 93 runs short against India, and 31 runs behind USA. Out of contention for the title, Namibia eyes pride in their finale.
Meanwhile, Scotland replaces injured seamer Safyaan Sharif—hurt in training—with Jack Jarvis, an experienced traveler reserve with 8 T20I caps. Scotland’s record stands at one win (73 runs over Italy) and two losses (35 runs to West Indies, 5 wickets to England) in Group C, keeping Super 8 dreams alive.
Such replacements highlight the resilience required in international cricket. As these teams take the field with renewed lineups, the tournament’s drama intensifies, promising thrilling contests ahead.