India's selectors are considering Tilak Varma as a left-handed backup for Shreyas Iyer in the ODI World Cup, with emphasis on his batting and potential off-break bowling skills.
Varma could add some variety to an otherwise right-hand dominated batting line-up
Aug 30, 2026
09:23 am
What's the storyThe Indian team management and selectors are considering Tilak Varma as a possible backup for Shreyas Iyer in the top six of their batting order in the ODI team, as per Times of India.
The move comes as part of their preparations for the upcoming ODI World Cup in Africa next year.
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