In a bid to kickstart the new year on a healthy note, Tilak Varma showcased his commitment to fitness by sharing a gym workout video on January 2. Expressing his determination for a fit 2024, the young cricketer geared up for strength training ahead of the series against Afghanistan, scheduled to commence on January 11.
However, the lighthearted banter of Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel added a playful touch to Tilak’s fitness post. Leading the Indian T20I side against Australia, Suryakumar jokingly questioned the authenticity of Tilak’s resolution, while Axar joined in, playfully asserting that the video itself was not from the new year but recorded on December 30.
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Tilak’s caption read, “Sticking to my new year’s resolution. No better way to start 2024.”
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Suryakumar responded in the comments, “Kaun batata hai teko ye sab nakli captions (Who gives you these fake captions).” Axar chimed in, stating, “Caption k sath sath video b nakli hai ye training to usne 30 dec ko ki thi (Apart from the caption, the video is also fake as he had recorded it on December 30).”
Following an impressive performance in the Indian Premier League, where he amassed 343 runs in 11 matches, Tilak Varma made his debut for India in the ODI and T20I formats in 2023. While he has shown promise in T20s, his ODI numbers raise some concerns.
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The upcoming series against Afghanistan and the subsequent IPL will serve as crucial opportunities for Tilak to solidify his position. With several players vying for a spot in the middle order, Tilak needs to elevate his game to secure a place in the T20 World Cup squad. The team management has so far supported the young cricketer, recognizing his potential as a viable sixth bowling option for the national team.
