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Tezzbuzz Desk- Indian batsman Tilak Verma has made it almost clear with his brilliant batting that his place in the World Cup team can be considered certain. In the match played at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Tilak gave an excellent display of both his fitness and form. Seeing the batting of Tilak, who was out of the team for a long time due to groin injury, it did not seem that he had recently recovered from the injury.

Tilak Verma, who returned to the field after about a month, batted with confidence. Before the match, he had sweated profusely in the nets. Not only batting, but also practiced bowling with Ravi Bishnoi, which fully reflected his preparation and match fitness. On the field, he hit shots in every corner, played reverse sweep and also hit a brilliant six.

Although Tilak was out after scoring 38 runs, his innings was very important for the selectors. This short but effective innings assured that Tilak Verma is fully prepared for the number-3 role in the T20 World Cup.

Tilak’s return has certainly strengthened the team’s middle order, but the competition for the positions of opener and wicketkeeper has become more interesting. Sanju Samson has been seen struggling to score runs in the last few matches, while Ishan Kishan has made the most of the opportunities he has got.

Team captain Suryakumar Yadav has indicated that on February 7, it will become clear who among Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson will get a chance in the playing-11 of the World Cup. Looking at the current form, Ishan Kishan seems to have the upper hand at the moment.

Another big challenge before Team India is regarding the fitness of all-rounder Washington Sundar. Sundar is currently in recovery mode, so the team management has started working on ‘Plan-B’. In his absence, Ravi Bishnoi is being tried, who has bowled impressively in recent matches.

During the practice match, Tilak Verma, Riyan Parag and Ayush Badoni were also made to bowl, which clearly shows that the team management wants to prepare such batsmen who can bowl a few overs if needed.

Now all eyes are on February 7, when Team India will start its campaign from Wankhede Stadium and the final team for the World Cup will also be announced.