Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign faced an off-field scare in New Delhi after team performance analyst KC Ram Subramanian suffered a mild heart attack on Thursday. The incident led to his hospitalisation, adding to the challenges faced by the Afghanistan camp during the tournament.

In the first Super Over, Azmatullah Omarzai helped Afghanistan post 17 runs. South Africa batters Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs scored enough to reach 17/1 and push the contest into a second Super Over. In the next over, David Miller took control, smashing two sixes as the Proteas reached 23 runs.

Afghanistan fought back through Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who struck three sixes, but the team could manage only 19 runs, falling short in a thrilling finish.

Afghanistan Team Member Hospitalised After Heart Attack During T20 World Cup

Afghanistan faced an off-field scare in New Delhi after their match against South Africa. Team performance analyst KC Ram Subramanian suffered a mild heart attack just days after that physically and mentally draining contest.

According to Mumbai Mirror, Subramanian felt chest pain on Wednesday and was immediately taken to Fortis Hospital in the capital. He underwent angioplasty and is now out of danger, with his condition having improved.

“Yes, the Afghanistan team’s performance analyst experienced chest pain yesterday. He had suffered a mild heart attack and was taken to Fortis hospital. He underwent angioplasty and is out of danger and doing better now,” the source told the newspaper.

ICC and BCCI Extend Support to Afghanistan Cricket Board After Medical Emergency

The ICC and the BCCI have contacted the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to extend full support and help ensure the best possible medical treatment for the team member.

Following the medical emergency, the Afghanistan team’s medical staff gave immediate first aid before the individual was taken to a leading multi-speciality hospital in South Delhi.

He later underwent an emergency procedure and is currently stable, though doctors are keeping him under close watch in the Intensive Care Unit.

Senior Afghanistan players, including captain Rashid Khan and experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, are reported to have visited the hospital. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has asked for privacy for the individual and his family during this period.

Afghanistan's T20 World Cup 2026 Campaign

Afghanistan have had a tough start to their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Their tournament began with a five-wicket loss to New Zealand in Chennai, putting early pressure on the team.

Afghanistan were involved in a dramatic clash against South Africa on February 11 in Ahmedabad. The match ended in a tie after regular play. Afghanistan eventually lost by just four runs in a rare double Super Over finish.

The Afghans are second from the bottom of Group D after back-to-back defeats. To stay in contention for the Super 8 stage, the Rashid Khan-led team must win their remaining matches by big margins to improve their net run rate of -0.555.

Afghanistan are currently in New Delhi for their next Group D match against the UAE on February 16. They will then face Canada in Chennai on February 19.