Tilak has been out of action for almost a month, following a testicular surgery for an injury sustained during Ranji Trophy fixture in January, as per ESPNCricinfo.
Ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has remained optimistic about his poor form in the shortest format.
Badoni received his maiden call-up to the Indian cricket team as bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out of the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series due to an injury.
Indian All-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting on January 21. The development was confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday.
India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The series, scheduled to be played from January 21 to 31, is an important part of India's preparations for the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7
Ayush Badoni has received a maiden call-up to the Indian cricket team as bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series due to an injury.
India's bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series due to an injury, as per sources close to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Indian cricket team players Shreyas Iyer, Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar relished the team's victory in the first game of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara on Sunday.
"At the moment, Kohli's making batting look easy, it's tough to start on these pitches. Tough to replicate what he does. Hope he keeps piling on runs," he added.
India pulled off a thrilling chase, reaching 301 in the second last over of the innings, with KL Rahul and Washington Sundar putting up a decent partnership to seal the win by four wickets.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11, with Shubman Gill to lead the side.
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody highlighted India's cricketing conundrum, saying there's just too much talent, and it's an excellent problem to have, but selectors and captains face a tough time choosing the best team.