The T20 World Cup 2026 is just a few days away. However, a piece of sad news has emerged from the Indian camp ahead of the prestigious tournament. Young star Tilak Varma, who played a crucial role in India’s Asia Cup victory, is unwell. He was admitted to the hospital on January 7th after experiencing sudden stomach pain after breakfast. It was discovered that he was suffering from testicular torsion, and doctors immediately performed surgery. According to media reports, the surgery was successful. However, there is no concrete confirmation yet regarding when he will return to the field. If his return is delayed and he is ruled out of the T20 World Cup, these three prominent players are ready to take his place:
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These 3 Players can replace Tilak Varma if he does not fit before the T20 World Cup 2026
1. Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is fit again. He is always a subject of discussion. He has not been included in the Indian squad for the upcoming tournament. The 31-year-old Iyer, like Tilak Varma, is a perfect batsman for the number four position. He has also proven his usefulness playing at this position. Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising if he is included in the team.
2. Shubman Gill
For the past few months, the captain and coach had shown complete faith in Shubman Gill. However, due to his consistently poor performance, he was suddenly dropped from the team. Now that Tilak Varma is unwell, there is a possibility that he will return to the team. The whole world is well aware of Gill’s class. On his day, he has the ability to win matches single-handedly.
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad
In-form batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad is also in the running. He recently scored a century while batting at number four in the ODI series against South Africa. Therefore, if he gets a chance on the team, he has the potential to fill the void left by Tilak Varma adequately.
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