T20 World Cup 2026: Gautam Gambhir left fuming in the dugout after Tilak Varma’s plumb dismissal

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir was left visibly frustrated after Tilak Varma’s dismissal during the India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15. Tilak scored 25 runs off 24 balls before being dismissed by Saim Ayub.

Ayub came on to bowl the 15th over at a time when the Men in Blue were in a relatively comfortable position. On the second delivery of the over, Ayub bowled a full ball on the stumps, and Tilak attempted a sweep. However, the left-handed batter went down too early and missed the ball, which struck him in line with the middle stump.

He was adjudged plumb in front, and the umpire raised his finger without hesitation. Tilak walked back without opting for a review. The wicket triggered an irritated reaction from Gambhir in the dugout as Pakistan began tightening their grip on the Indian batting lineup.