Tilak Varma's Injury: Aakash Chopra Backs Shreyas Iyer for T20 World Cup Spot

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News18•10-01-2026, 07:19
Tilak Varma's Injury: Aakash Chopra Backs Shreyas Iyer for T20 World Cup Spot
- •Young sensation Tilak Varma is ruled out of the T20 series against New Zealand due to emergency abdominal surgery.
- •Former cricketer Aakash Chopra advocates for Shreyas Iyer as Tilak Varma's replacement, citing Iyer's middle-order batting and current form.
- •Chopra highlights Iyer's experience in international T20s and his ability to handle spinners, crucial for the middle overs.
- •Shreyas Iyer is currently performing well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 82 and 45 for Mumbai, proving his fitness.
- •Chopra also suggested Riyan Parag as a second option for his all-round capabilities and Jitesh Sharma for a finisher's role.
Why It Matters: Aakash Chopra strongly recommends Shreyas Iyer to replace injured Tilak Varma for T20 World Cup consideration.
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