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Tilak Varma to Play India A Warm-Up Before T20 World Cup Squad Link-Up

The BCCI has announced that left-handed batter Tilak Varma will play one warm-up match for India A before joining the main Indian squad for the T20 World Cup. Ayush Badoni has been named captain of the India A squad, which includes several capped players like Riyan Parag and Ravi Bishnoi. The warm-up games mark a return from injury for players like Mayank Yadav and Riyan Parag. The squad will face USA and Namibia in Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru as part of their preparations.

Key Points: Tilak Varma Named in India A Squad for T20 WC Warm-Up

  • Tilak Varma in India A for T20 WC warm-up
  • Ayush Badoni appointed India A captain
  • Squad includes Riyan Parag, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav
  • Matches mark return from injury for key players
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T20 WC: Tilak Varma named in India A squad for warm-up game before joining main squad

Tilak Varma will feature for India A in a T20 World Cup warm-up match before joining the senior squad, as BCCI announces squad led by Ayush Badoni.

"Tilak Varma will turn out for India A in one of their two Men's T20 World Cup warm-up matches before linking up with the main squad - BCCI"

New Delhi, Feb 2

Left-handed batter Tilak Varma will turn out for India A in one of their two Men's T20 World Cup warm-up matches before linking up with the main squad for the showpiece event, said the BCCI on Monday. India A will face USA and Namibia in warm-up games in Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru on Monday and Friday, respectively.

Batting all-rounder Ayush Badoni has been appointed as India 'A' captain and Varma set to feature in one game before joining the senior team. Tilak, 23, has been at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for his rehab after undergoing lower abdominal surgery in Rajkot earlier this month.

He was initially in line to join the Indian team for the final two T20Is against New Zealand, but he wasn't included, keeping his availability for the World Cup in mind. Tilak's inclusion comes after he played in a simulation match at the CoE last Friday.

The squad includes capped India players like Riyan Parag, Ravi Bishnoi, Khaleel Ahmed and Mayank Yadav, alongside Naman Dhir, Ashutosh Sharma, Priyansh Arya, Gurjapneet Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Manav Suthar and Ashok Sharma. N Jagadeesan and Urvil Patel are the wicketkeeping options in India 'A' squad.

The warm-up matches will also mark Mayank's return to competitive cricket after a lower back stress fracture ruled him out of Lucknow Super Giants campaign in IPL 2025 and underwent a surgery in Christchurch, New Zealand, last year. Riyan, meanwhile, is included after recovering from a right shoulder injury at the CoE.

IANS had reported on January 31 that Badoni was in line to captain India A, with Tilak, Mayank and Riyan also expected to be included. It is understood that M Venkatramanna will be the India A head coach for the warm-up games, while Vineet Saxena will serve as batting coach and Avinash Khandelwal is the fielding coach.

India A squad for Men's T20 World Cup warm-up matches: Ayush Badoni (c), Naman Dhir, Ashutosh Sharma, Priyansh Arya, N Jagadeesan (wk), Tilak Varma, Riyan Parag, Manav Suthar, Ashok Sharma, Urvil Patel (wk), Gurjapneet Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Ravi Bishnoi, Khaleel Ahmed and Mayank Yadav

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting squad! Ayush Badoni as captain is a surprise, but he showed good leadership in the IPL. Good to see Mayank Yadav back from injury. His pace will be an asset if he's fully fit.
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Rohit P
Honestly, a bit worried about Tilak's fitness. Just had surgery this month and straight into a World Cup? Hope the medical team knows what they're doing. We can't afford another player breaking down mid-tournament.
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Priya S
So much young talent! Riyan Parag, Ashutosh Sharma, Naman Dhir... this India A team looks exciting. These warm-up games are a great platform for them to push for a main squad spot in the future. All the best boys!
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Michael C
Good to see a proper pathway with the A team. The coaching staff with Venkatramanna looks solid. These matches against associate nations might seem easy but are important for tuning skills.
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Kavya N
Ravi Bishnoi and Khaleel Ahmed are the experienced ones here. They should guide the youngsters. Hope everyone stays fit. Jai Hind!

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