Team India batter Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three T20 Internationals against New Zealand following surgery for an abdominal issue. Varma underwent the procedure in Rajkot on January 7 and was discharged the following day. While his condition is stable and progressing well, his availability for the final two matches of the five-game series will be determined by his recovery progress. Varma has been a consistent member of India's white-ball squad.