Tilak Varma's Injury: Who Will Replace Him in T20 World Cup Squad? Aakash Chopra Weighs In

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Moneycontrol•10-01-2026, 16:13
Tilak Varma's Injury: Who Will Replace Him in T20 World Cup Squad? Aakash Chopra Weighs In
- •Tilak Varma ruled out of the first three T20s against New Zealand due to injury, raising concerns for the T20 World Cup.
- •BCCI confirms Tilak Varma's stable condition and good recovery progress, but his return to skill-based activities is pending.
- •Aakash Chopra suggests Shreyas Iyer as the primary replacement for Tilak Varma, citing his consistent performance and middle-order batting skills.
- •Chopra dismisses Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal as replacements, emphasizing the need for a middle-order batsman, not an opener.
- •Riyan Parag is considered a secondary option for his all-round capabilities, while Jitesh Sharma is an outside chance due to wicketkeeping redundancy.
Why It Matters: Tilak Varma's injury opens a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad, with Shreyas Iyer being the top contender.
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