The team management of India had to take a call on Tilak Varma, who recently underwent surgery. Varma was named in the squad for the ongoing India vs. New Zealand 5-match T20I series.
The star performer of the Indian cricket team is set to make his return from the injury ahead of the 2026 season of the T20 World Cup 2026, which is going to begin on February 07 against USA in Mumbai.
Ishan Kishan is currently part of the playing XI because Tilak Varma is recovering from an injury. Tilak Varma is expected to return later in the series. With that in mind, let us look at three ways India can include Ishan Kishan in the playing XI after Tilak Varma’s return in the IND vs NZ 2026 T20I series.
Arshdeep Singh holds the record for most wickets by an Indian in T20 World Cups. He has taken 27 wickets in 14 matches across the 2022 and 2024 editions.
The left-handed number three batter of the Indian side, Tilak Varma, has provided his viral fitness update ahead of the T20 Word Cup 2026, where they start their campaign on February 07.
The former Indian opening batter and the renowned commentator, Aakash Chopra, has named the potential replacement of Tilak Varma heading into the upcomig T20I series against New Zealand at home.
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