Tilak Varma, a key member of India’s T20 World Cup squad, has picked up an injury for which he underwent surgery on Wednesday, raising concerns over his availability for the marquee tournament slated to get
underway in the first week of February. Tilak complained of acute pain due to a groin issue, following which he was taken to a hospital in Rajkot where he’s with the Hyderabad team for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
After undergoing the procedure, the 23-year-old was discharged from the hospital on Thursday but has now been ruled out from the first three T20Is of a five-match series between India and New Zealand that starts later this month.
Tilak has shared an update via social media, assuring that he will be back on the field soon.
“Thank you for all the overwhelming love! Already on the road to recovery, and I’ll be back on the field sooner than you know it,” wrote Tilak, indicating he might get fit in time for the World Cup.
Why Tilak Underwent Surgery?
The T20I star was suffering from acute testicular pain and scans showed testicular torsion for which he was advised to undergo surgery immediately.
“Tilak Varma reported acute Testicular Pain in Rajkot where he is part of the Hyderabad team for the Vijay Hazare tournament. He was taken to Gokul Hospital and on scan was diagnosed with Testicular Torsion (sudden, intense pain) and was advised immediate surgery,” a BCCI official told news agency PTI.
“We got an opinion from our specialists who agreed with the same. Tilak underwent successful surgery and is doing well now. We will update you as soon as we have more information on his recovery and expected time-frame for his return to play post discussion with the medical panel,” the official added.
In a statement, BCCI said Tilak will resume training once his wound has healed.
“Tilak will resume physical training and gradually return to skill-based activities once his symptoms have fully resolved and wound healing is satisfactory. He is ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand. His availability for the remaining two matches will be assessed based on his progress during the return-to-training and skill phases,” BCCI stated.
