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Sock JohnsonIND vs NZ 2026: Who Will Step Up for Injured Tilak Varma?
Listen up, India! Tilak Varma just took a little detour to the injury list during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and he’s out for the T20I battle against New Zealand starting January 21 in Nagpur. But fear not! The selectors are ready to unleash Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and the returning champ Shreyas Iyer to electrify the squad. It’s time to lay the smackdown!
few days ago | vishal_jagtap
Quick rundown
1.Tilak Varma's injury opens a door for a fresh middle-order superhero.
2.Padikkal's 620-run Vijay Hazare form makes him the left-handed spark India needs.
3.Gaikwad's Maharashtra-form and IPL experience position him as a savvy fill-in.
4.Iyer's return brings leadership vibes and IPL-winning captaincy back into the frame.
5.NZ series and World Cup prep demand a quick, smart replacement pick.
