Tilak Varma ticks all boxes for T20I slot that Virat Kohli once owned
Published On : 2024-11-16T13:18:53+0530 [ IST ] |
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The 22-year-oldTilak Varmahas successfully auditioned for the number three batting position after being given the opportunity in the final two T20Is of the series in South Africa.
The talented batter dominated the series statistics accumulating 280 runs across four innings with a staggering average of 140.00 and a remarkable strike rate of 198.58 with 21 fours and 20 sixes while scoring back-to-back centuries in the last two matches that helped India secure a 3
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Following Virat Kohli's retirement post the T20 World Cup in June this year the critical number three position has seen several contenders. The team management had previously tested Rishabh Pant in this role during the T20 World Cup which proved unsuccessful.
Subsequently the position has been occupied by different players including Ruturaj Gaikwad Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson Sanju Samson before captain Suryakumar Yadav Suryakumar Yadavas
When asked if he wants to continue at No. 3 in future 'Player of the Series' Varma said: "It's not in my hands. I got the opportunity from Surya bhai and whatever the team needs, I try to fulfil it. I love playing at No.
Captain Surya sacrificed his place for the youngster.
It was actually running in my mind that there has been a time when one man has consistently batted at No. 3 and has done wonders for India," Surya said after India beat South Africa by 135 runs in Johannesburg to win the series.
So this was a perfect opportunity for a young guy definitely for him who is showing a lot of promise. We both actually spoke to each other and he took up the responsibility. He just walked the talk. The way he batted at SuperSport Park and here was incredible.
India showcased their batting prowess by amassing a formidable 283 for 1 in the fourth T20I the fifth-highest total in men's T20 internationals.
Tilak remained unconquered with a spectacular 120 from 47 deliveries while Sanju Samson who had previously registered two consecutive ducks after a century in the opening T20I bounced back brilliantly with an unbeaten 109 from 56
The duo established a record-breaking second-wicket partnership for India in T20 internationals accumulating 210 runs from 86 deliveries.
Even before winning the T20I WC we played a few T20Is. We spoke about what brand and what type of cricket we wanted to play going forward.
We play IPL for different franchises but when we come together we wanted to do the same thing we do for our franchise be on the same page and play a different brand of cricket.
The strength and skills of India's talent pool and the eagerness of the youngsters to improve by playing in the domestic circuit won praise from the T20I skipper.
I think it says a lot about how strong the base of Indian cricket is. Guys playing a lot of domestic cricket for their respective states. Guys wanting to go back and play for their states that speaks a lot about their urge to play for their state, deliver and keep that run
The captain acknowledged the selection dilemma that arises with Samson's impressive performances as an opener particularly when considering the eventual return of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
I like to live in the moment because this is a special win, a special series victory," he said. "When they come back we'll discuss it calmly. It will be tough but it's a good headache to have going forward. Having 20-25 players in the squad and needing to pick 11 is a challenge
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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The 22-year-oldTilak Varmahas successfully auditioned for the number three batting position after being given the opportunity in the final two T20Is of the series in South Africa.
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