T20 World Cup 2026: 3 India players who may be rested vs Namibia

India opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought win against the United States of America. Suryakumar Yadav’s under-pressure knock once again showed why India are among the tournament favourites. As they now prepare to face Namibia, the Men in Blue will be wary of complacency. The Namibians, on the other hand, have repeatedly shown why it cannot be taken lightly.

However, India’s dominance gives them a rare luxury. With a strong squad and a good winning record in the tournament, the team management may consider resting a few players to manage workloads and avoid burnout. The focus would be on keeping their core players fresh and fully fit for the bigger games later in the competition.

Here are 3 India players who may be rested versus Namibia

3. Varun Chakravarthy

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy picked up just one wicket in India’s opener against the USA, having a rare off day. However, one quiet outing does little to diminish his value, with the spinner remaining India’s X-factor in this competition. Varun’s ability to deceive batters with his bowling makes him a constant threat. 

With the tournament still in its early stages, the team management can afford to rest him for a match to manage workload and keep him fresh for the business end. This also opens the door for Kuldeep Yadav, who has been equally brilliant and impactful with the ball, ensuring India’s spin attack remains clinical.