Big blow: Tilak Varma undergoes surgery, ruled out of New Zealand 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.