The Afghanistan cricket team's struggles continue in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, having recorded a disappointing five-wicket defeat against New Zealand, followed by a challenging double Super Over loss to South Africa. As a result of these two losses, the team stands on the brink of elimination from the tournament, as they are scheduled to face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Canada in their next matches. To stay in contention for a Super-8 spot, Afghanistan must win both matches and hope for favorable outcomes in other games in their group, Group D.

In the midst of these challenges, the team has suffered a significant setback with the health of their performance analyst, K.C. Rama Subramanian, who experienced a mild heart attack while in New Delhi. He reported chest pain on Wednesday, prompting immediate hospitalization at Fortis Hospital, where he underwent an angioplasty. Doctors have reported that his condition is now stable and out of danger, but his health scare highlights the stress and pressures faced by the team and its staff during such critical competitions.

The situation underscores the difficulties the Afghan team must overcome to progress in the tournament while managing personal health crises among its members. The pressure of their ongoing poor performance in the World Cup is palpable, but timely support and recovery of team personnel like Subramanian might provide the necessary morale boost for the players as they aim to secure their future in the tournament's remaining matches.