Overview
- Varma underwent successful emergency surgery in Rajkot for testicular torsion and is stable, according to BCCI-linked medical updates.
- PTI reports he is set to miss the five-match T20I series against New Zealand from January 21–31, with selectors to name a replacement.
- Medical guidance points to roughly a 2–4 week recovery, leaving his availability for India’s early T20 World Cup fixtures in doubt.
- Scans from Rajkot were reviewed by the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and selection chief Ajit Agarkar has been informed.
- Reports say Shubman Gill is unlikely to be recalled; Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Riyan Parag are among names discussed as options.