Tilak Varma's surgery not serious, says Hyderabad coach
What's the story
DB Ravi Teja, the coach of the Hyderabad cricket team, has dismissed rumors about Tilak Varma's potential absence from the upcoming T20 World Cup. The speculation arose after Varma underwent surgery for testicular torsion in Rajkot on January 7. He was injured during a match between Hyderabad and Bengal while playing for his state team in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy One-day Championship.
Recovery details
Varma's recovery timeline and international commitments
Teja informed Cricbuzz that the 23-year-old left-handed batter underwent a minor surgery and is recovering well, but it is now expected that he will miss the five-match T20 series against New Zealand, starting January 21 in Nagpur. He said, "It was a very minor surgery he underwent in Rajkot on Wednesday. There is nothing serious or alarming about it. He will be ready in three to four days."
Current condition
Varma's current status and future plans
Teja also noted that Varma is currently with the team and will return to Hyderabad with them. Although he expressed optimism by saying, "I personally think he should be fine for the T20 series against New Zealand," subsequent updates indicate that Varma is expected to miss the series. This initial statement, however, provided some reassurance to fans concerned about Varma's health after his recent surgery.
Performance review
Varma's performance and future prospects
Despite Hyderabad's disappointing performance in the tournament, winning only two out of seven league matches in Group B, Varma had a decent outing. He played two Vijay Hazare Trophy games and scored 143 runs, including a century (109) against Chandigarh on January 3. His contributions were crucial for his team despite their overall performance in the tournament. Before that, Varma played in the India vs South Africa T20I series, scoring 26, 62, 26* and 73 runs respectively.