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Big blow for India: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is; T20 World Cup in doubt

A significant setback for India's T20 World Cup preparations, middle-order batter Tilak Varma has suffered an abdominal injury requiring surgery. The 23-year-old's potential absence from the upcoming T20I series and the mega event next month opens doors for a T20 comeback for Shreyas Iyer. Varma's crucial role in the Asia Cup final is highlighted.

8 Jan 2026 10:19 am