This is a big blow to India’s upcoming preparations t20 world cupThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Has confirmed the middle order batsman Tilak Verma Has been ruled out of the first three matches of the T20 series against new zealandThe 23-year-old player, who recently underwent surgery for a stomach problem, has been discharged from hospital but will need time to rehabilitate before returning to competitive cricket,
BCCI released update about Tilak Verma
According to the official media advisory issued by BCCI, Tilak complained of severe pain in Rajkot. Vijay Hazare Trophy And later emergency surgery was performed. The board confirmed that the procedure was successful and the Hyderabad cricketer is currently stable.
“Tilak will resume physical training and gradually return to skill-based activities once his symptoms have completely resolved and the wound has healed,” Read the BCCI statement.
Although he is definitely out for the Nagpur, Raipur and Guwahati fixtures, the medical team has not completely closed the door on the series. His availability for the final two T20Is scheduled for Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram will be assessed based on his return to training and his progress during the skill phases.
“He has been ruled out of the first three T20 matches against New Zealand. His availability for the remaining two matches will be assessed based on his progress during the return to training and skills phases.” The statement said.
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No replacement has been named yet
The BCCI has opted not to announce any replacements immediately, meaning India will proceed with a 14-man squad for the opening leg of the series starting on January 21. Tilak’s absence leaves a void in the middle order, especially removing a versatile left-handed option that the management was keen to use ahead of the T20 World Cup.
In his absence, the team management may consider reshuffling the batting order, potentially giving other middle-order assets a consistent chance. Rinku Singh Or adjusting the top order to accommodate the change. All eyes will now be on the National Cricket Academy (NCA) medical staff as they monitor Tilak’s recovery in the hope of getting him match-fit ahead of the ICC tournament later this year.
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