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BCCI provides update on Tilak Varma's availability for NZ series, T20 World Cup post-surgery: 'He is ruled out of...'

January 8, 2026

Tilak Varma, a key player for India in T20 cricket, has been ruled out of the first three T20I matches against New Zealand due to surgery for testicular torsion. His participation in the T20 World Cup is also uncertain as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) assesses his recovery progress.

Credit: Tilak Varma is crucial to India's chances of successfully defending their T20 World Cup title.

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Tilak Varma underwent surgery for testicular torsion on January 7.
He has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand starting January 21.
His participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is currently uncertain.
The BCCI has not announced a replacement for Varma at this time.
Shreyas Iyer may be a potential replacement if Varma's recovery takes longer.

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BCCI provides update on Tilak Varma's availability for NZ series, T20 World Cup post-surgery: 'He is ruled out of...'

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