Watch: “Haan to aur kya chahiye?” – Star Indian cricketer’s epic response on his fitness ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Tilak Varma returned to action in the T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match between India A and the United States of America (USA) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday, February 2. After the match, teammate Ravi Bishnoi asked him about his health.

Varma had surgery in Rajkot last month for an abdominal problem and missed the recently concluded five-match home T20I series against New Zealand. Playing his first competitive match after fully recovering, he scored 38 runs off 24 balls and also took one wicket in the warm-up game.

Following India A’s 38-run win over the USA, Bishnoi shared a Snapchat story in which he told Varma that many fans were asking about his health. The 23-year-old replied with an epic response, saying that he was completely fine now. Varma said:

"Aaj fielding dekha? Haan to aur kya chahiye?" (Did you see my fielding today? What else is needed now?)

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India A vs USA: Match Summary

After being asked to bat first, India A scored 238/3 in 20 overs. Opener Narayan Jagadeesan played a brilliant knock of 104 runs off 55 balls. Captain Ayush Badoni also impressed, staying not out on 60 from 26 balls.

The USA were bowled out for 200 in 19.4 overs. Andries Gous scored 44 off 31 balls, while Sanjay Krishnamurthi made 41 off 18 balls. Ravi Bishnoi was the best bowler for India A, finishing with figures of 4 overs, 37 runs, and 3 wickets.

Tilak Varma Set for More Action

Tilak Varma is expected to play another warm-up match ahead of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. He is likely to feature in the upcoming warm-up game against South Africa, which will be played at the same venue on Wednesday, February 4.

India are placed in Group A along with the USA, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and Namibia. The Men in Blue will begin their campaign on Saturday, February 7, against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Varma’s return is a big boost for the team due to his strong recent form. He was the highest run-scorer in the Suryakumar Yadav-led team’s 3–1 T20I series win against South Africa at home last December.