Indian batter Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand after undergoing surgery for an abdominal issue. The 23-year-old experienced discomfort during a domestic match and underwent a successful surgery on January 7. Varma has since been discharged and is recovering, reassuring fans with a social media post about his return to the field, sparking optimism for his availability for the T20 World Cup 2026.