Tilak Varma emerges as potential ODI allrounder option for India

Tilak Varma is emerging as a potential backup for Shreyas Iyer ahead of the 2027 World Cup, while India are expected to send a full-strength squad to the Asian Games. The ODI team could also see changes for the upcoming West Indies series. Selectors eye the southpaw's batting and off-spin for balance as India remain concerned by the absence of bowling depth in the top order. Tilak's recent Duleep Trophy century against North Zone has strengthened his case for higher-level consideration. The selectors see his ability to contribute with both bat and ball as a solution to India's middle-order concerns.