Tilak Varma Returns Early from Injury, Impresses in India’s T20 World Cup Warm-Up Win

India all-rounder Tilak Varma made a swift return to the national team ahead of the T20 World Cup after recovering from abdominal surgery, crediting the BCCI and Centre of Excellence for his early comeback. In a warm-up match against South Africa at a packed DY Patil Stadium, Tilak scored a rapid 45 off 19 balls, boosting team confidence. Despite a brief on-field exchange with teammate Arshdeep Singh, the incident was seen as a prank. Experts suggest Tilak and Suryakumar Yadav may fill roles left by retired players like Virat Kohli in future tournaments. India enters the World Cup as strong contenders with a refreshed lineup.