India, Jan. 8 -- Tilak Varma has issued his first public update since news broke that he underwent surgery in Rajkot, reassuring fans that his comeback won't be a long wait.

The Indian left-hander posted an Instagram Story on Thursday, sharing a selfie with the caption: "Thank you for all the overwhelming love! Already on the road to recovery, and I'll be back on the field sooner than you know it."

Tilak, 23, required a procedure for testicular torsion after he felt acute discomfort during Hyderabad's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Bengal in Rajkot. The condition typically demands quick medical attention, which is why the decision to operate was taken promptly. Tilak underwent surgery on Wednesday and stayed with the squad before tra...