Tilak Varma Back from Injury, Sets India A Tour Contenders for T20 World Cup
Tilak Varma Back from Injury, Sets India A Tour Contenders for T20 World Cup
Tilak Varma returns from a groin injury with an all-round display for India A against USA, boosting his case as India's No.3 for the T20 World Cup.
At the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Tilak Varma marked his return from a groin injury with a fluent all-round display in India A’s warm-up against the USA. After a period of extended rehabilitation and match simulations at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, the 23-year-old showed no signs of rust as he moved fluently with the bat and bowled extended spells. Varma began the day with a light throw-down and then joined Ravi Bishnoi on the practice pitches, bowling to a set of teammates and building rhythm ahead of the national side’s T20 World Cup plans. When USA decided to bowl first, Varma quickly padded up and carried his form into the crease, echoing the confidence he displayed in the home T20I series against South Africa. His performance underscored the feel-good return and reinforced his case as India’s designated No. 3 for the tournament, even as selection debates continue about the second opener and backup bowling options. The day’s session, highlighted by Varma’s composure and workload in the nets, offered a tangible reminder of why he remains central to India’s plans for a fast-paced, pressure-filled World Cup format.
