Tilak Varma Bats, Bowls in Nets; Gears Up for T20 World Cup 2026 Return

• Tilak Varma, recovering from abdominal surgery, has begun preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
• The 23-year-old left-handed batter shared a video on Instagram showing him batting and bowling in the nets.
• Varma is expected to join Team India next week after rehabilitation at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
• He is a key player for India, designated No. 3 batter, and has an impressive T20I record with 1183 runs and 3 wickets in 40 matches.
• His return poses a selection dilemma with Ishan Kishan, as both are left-handed batters with similar skill sets.

Why It Matters: Tilak Varma is back in action, batting and bowling, as he prepares to join Team India for the T20 World Cup 2026.