Overview
- The BCCI said Varma had abdominal surgery in Rajkot on January 7, is stable after discharge, and will miss the first three games of the five-match series.
- Medical documents reported by multiple outlets identify testicular torsion as the diagnosis, with recovery widely estimated at roughly three to four weeks.
- With India’s T20 World Cup campaign starting on February 7, his participation is uncertain based on the reported timelines.
- Hyderabad coach DB Ravi Teja described the operation as minor and forecast a return within days, contrasting with other medical assessments.
- Selectors have not named a replacement yet, with media discussing options and role shifts such as Ishan Kishan at No. 3 or a recall for Shreyas Iyer, while Shubman Gill is viewed as unlikely; this series is India’s final tune-up before the World Cup.