Former India captain and chief selector Kris Srikkanth has once again questioned Tilak Varma’s place in India’s T20I squad, urging the selectors to consider Rajat Patidar for a regular role in the middle order. Srikkanth’s comments came after Tilak failed to make a significant impact in the third T20I against Zimbabwe, despite India completing a […]

India vice-captain Tilak Varma silenced his critics with a breathtaking unbeaten half-century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. After India won the toss and elected to bat first, the left-hander produced a match-defining innings that powered the visitors to a commanding total. Walking in around the halfway stage […]

India produced another disciplined bowling performance in the first T20I against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, with Ravi Bishnoi and Tilak Varma combining for a crucial breakthrough. Tilak’s well-judged catch near the boundary ended Ryan Burl’s promising knock and helped India maintain control of the contest after an impressive start with the ball. Looking […]

India captain Shreyas Iyer said that the team had received a “reality check” during its recent tour of Ireland and shared that adapting quickly to unfamiliar conditions would be important as they look to return to winning ways against Zimbabwe in the first T20I on Thursday. “We have to adapt as soon as possible. Because […]

India batter Tilak Varma has responded to the criticism surrounding his recent T20I strike rate, insisting that his primary responsibility is to play according to the team’s requirements rather than chase personal milestones. Ahead of India’s three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, the left-handed batter made it clear that adapting to different match situations is more […]

While talking about the lessons from India’s last two T20I series defeats against Ireland and England, Tilak Varma said that the team’s focus is solely on executing its plans and rediscovering winning momentum as well. However, Team India have been winless in their last seven games in the T20 format, losing both games to Ireland, before […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has added that Washington Sundar might not be persisted with in the Indian ODI setup if his bowling doesn’t improve. He added that Tilak Varma could be added instead if he is not expected to bowl. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, […]

Team India have named Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi as replacements for pacer Harshit Rana and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the ODI and T20I squads, respectively. However, India will play an ODI series against England, which will be followed by a T20I tour of Zimbabwe as well. However, Rana felt a sudden discomfort in his […]

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has sharply criticised Tilak Varma after the left-hander produced another disappointing performance in the fourth T20I against England in Bristol on July 9. Tilak managed only 11 runs off eight balls as India limped to 158/7 in 20 overs, a total that proved nowhere near enough in a game England […]

After India’s defeat in the fourth T20I against England, former Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has suggested two changes to the playing XI for the fifth and final match of the series in Southampton on Saturday, July 11. India were beaten by nine wickets in Bristol on Thursday, July 9, and with the series […]