IND vs NZ 2026: 3 players who can replace injured Tilak Varma in India's T20I squad
Tilak Varma sustained an injury during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy and is likely to miss the series against NZ
1. Shreyas Iyer
One big name that can come back into India’s T20 squad is Shreyas Iyer. The middle-order batter has been declared fit to play and marked his return to the field with a solid knock of 82 off 53 balls for Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.
Iyer, an IPL-winning captain, has been off the selectors' radar in the shortest format of the game. He played his last T20I way back in December 2023, but could make his surprise entry into the team following Tilak Varma's injury, considering he also brings leadership experience along with a strong resume as an IPL captain.
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