Former Indian all-rounder Abhishek Nayar said that Tilak Varma has the ability to become a future leader in the Indian team. Despite being just 21 years of age, he has already made an impact for the team in the 10 T20Is that he has played so far. Even for his IPL side Mumbai Indians (MI), he has played a key role. Nayar also stated that the youngster gives his opinion in decision-making, helping captain Rohit Sharma in taking those calls as well.

Speaking to Jio Cinema, Abhishek Nayar said: “What you always see with Tilak Varma is fearlessless. He is a young player, but what I have always heard, Rohit Sharma often used to say that he is a great cricketing brain. Because when he plays for MI, he gives good suggestions to Rohit. That part of Tilak is going to be great for Indian cricket.”

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Meanwhile, Abhishek Nayar also understands that most of the talk around Tilak Varma is about his ability to bowl, becoming a sixth bowling option alongside being a good fielder as well. However, Nayar shared that it is his batting and leadership skills that could be helpful as well.

“Tilak brings two dimensions of his game to the team. Yes, fielding is a part of it and yes, he can bowl, but what is really important when I say two dimensions are his batting and leadership skills,” Abhishek Nayar concluded.