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India’s young batting star Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three T20 International matches of the upcoming series against New Zealand after sustaining an injury, dealing a blow to the team’s middle-order plans.
According to sources close to the team management, Tilak picked up the injury during a recent training session and has been advised rest by the medical staff. While the exact nature of the injury has not been officially disclosed, it is understood that the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to avoid aggravation ahead of a packed international calendar.
The 22-year-old left-hander has been an important part of India’s T20 setup in recent months, earning praise for his composure, ability to play spin well, and finishing skills in pressure situations. His absence is expected to open the door for another middle-order batter to stake a claim in the playing XI during the initial phase of the series.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to monitor Tilak Varma’s recovery closely, with hopes that he could return for the latter part of the series if he regains full fitness in time. No replacement has been officially announced so far.
India and New Zealand are set to lock horns in a high-profile T20I series, which is being seen as crucial preparation for upcoming global tournaments. The team management is expected to use the early matches to test bench strength while managing player workloads.
Further updates on Tilak Varma’s fitness and availability are expected in the coming days.
