IND vs BAN: Shivam Dube ruled out of T20I series, Tilak Varma named replacement

India vs Bangladesh: All-rounder Shivam Dube was ruled out of the three-match T20I series due to a back injury. The Senior Selection Committee named Tilak Varma as Shivam's replacement.

In Short

• Shivam Dube to miss three-match T20I series vs Bangladesh
• The selection committee named Tilak as Shivam's replacement
• Tilak Varma will join Indian squad in Gwalior on Sunday morning

Team India has been dealt a blow ahead of their three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, as all-rounder Shivam Dube has been ruled out due to a back injury. The Senior Selection Committee has named young left-handed batter Tilak Varma as his replacement for the upcoming series.

Dube, who has been an integral part of India's white-ball setup in recent months, sustained the injury during a practice session. His absence is expected to affect India's middle order and bowling options, especially given his ability to contribute in both departments of the game. While the extent of Dube's injury remains undisclosed, the management decided to take a cautious approach to avoid aggravating the issue.

Tilak Varma, who has impressed in the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League (IPL), will join the squad in Gwalior on Sunday morning. Known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to handle pressure situations, the 21-year-old will be looking to make the most of this opportunity in the international arena. Varma, who has already made a mark in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, is seen as a promising young talent capable of playing an impactful role in the middle order.

India's updated squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, JItesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, Tilak Varma