India’s cricketer Tilak Varma, 23, had emergency surgery in Rajkot after experiencing severe abdominal pain following breakfast. The surgery, conducted at a super-speciality hospital, was successful, and Varma is recovering well. His participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup remains uncertain pending further updates on his health.
A top sports medicine specialist mentioned that athletes typically take up to a month to recover from such surgeries. The extent of tissue damage plays a crucial role in determining the recovery period. Varma’s absence due to this injury raises doubts about his availability for the T20 World Cup starting on February 7.
Varma, a significant player in India’s T20I team, has an impressive record with 1,183 runs in 37 innings at an average of 49.29 and a strike rate of 144.09. His absence might lead to Suryakumar Yadav taking up the number three batting position. The BCCI is yet to announce a replacement for Varma in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.
