The primary leadership group for the zone is the pair of the dynamic young left-hander Tilak Varma as captain alongside seasoned Andhra batter Ricky Bhui as vice-captain.
Ishan Kishan who had become a major talking point due to his disappointing performances in England scored his 12th T20I half century and also scored 1500 runs in International T20 cricket.
Social media was abuzz after India A produced a complete batting performance to post 377/9 in the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. While Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 94 off 29 balls stole the spotlight, fans also lauded the contributions of captain Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Anukul Roy, highlighting the impressive depth and balance within India’s emerging talent pool.
Social media was abuzz after India A produced a complete batting performance to post 377/9 in the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. While Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 94 off 29 balls stole the spotlight, fans also lauded the contributions of captain Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Anukul Roy, highlighting the impressive depth and balance within India’s emerging talent pool.
Tilak Varma dismissed concerns over competition for places, stressing self-improvement as his priority while continuing to shine as India A captain and emerging white-ball leader.
Tilak Varma dismissed concerns over competition for places, stressing self-improvement as his priority while continuing to shine as India A captain and emerging white-ball leader.
Mumbai Indians’ ninth-place finish in IPL 2026 has intensified scrutiny over the franchise’s leadership structure. Reports suggesting Rohit Sharma privately endorsed Tilak Varma as a future captain have added a new dimension to the debate surrounding Hardik Pandya’s position after a difficult season. With speculation continuing over dressing-room dynamics, captaincy succession, and the futures of both Rohit and Hardik, Mumbai Indians face a crucial off-season as they look to rebuild following one of the poorest campaigns in their history.
Mumbai Indians’ ninth-place finish in IPL 2026 has intensified scrutiny over the franchise’s leadership structure. Reports suggesting Rohit Sharma privately endorsed Tilak Varma as a future captain have added a new dimension to the debate surrounding Hardik Pandya’s position after a difficult season. With speculation continuing over dressing-room dynamics, captaincy succession, and the futures of both Rohit and Hardik, Mumbai Indians face a crucial off-season as they look to rebuild following one of the poorest campaigns in their history.
Sad that it’s come to happen this way – Mumbai Indians, the five time IPL champions- aren’t even in the…
Sad that it’s come to happen this way – Mumbai Indians, the five time IPL champions- aren’t even in the…
From blockbuster Telugu films and an MBBS degree to viral IPL dating rumours with Tilak Varma, Sreeleela has become one of the internet’s biggest talking points despite industry insiders dismissing the alleged relationship as a social media fabrication.
From blockbuster Telugu films and an MBBS degree to viral IPL dating rumours with Tilak Varma, Sreeleela has become one of the internet’s biggest talking points despite industry insiders dismissing the alleged relationship as a social media fabrication.
Tilak Verma, after scoring an undefeated 75 off 33 balls, bagged the Player of the Match award against PBKS as PBKS’ dreams to qualify for the playoffs started fading
Tilak Verma, after scoring an undefeated 75 off 33 balls, bagged the Player of the Match award against PBKS as PBKS’ dreams to qualify for the playoffs started fading
Yesterday evening’s mega clash between the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings at Dharamshala, such a picturesque venue ended with…
Yesterday evening’s mega clash between the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings at Dharamshala, such a picturesque venue ended with…
Tilak Varma delivered a breathtaking counterattacking innings under pressure, helping Mumbai Indians recover brilliantly and drawing widespread praise from fans across X.
Tilak Varma delivered a breathtaking counterattacking innings under pressure, helping Mumbai Indians recover brilliantly and drawing widespread praise from fans across X.
This isn’t the first time that he has been at the center of scrutiny this IPL season.
This isn’t the first time that he has been at the center of scrutiny this IPL season.
Hardik Pandya has had a forgetting campaign with the Mumbai Indians this season as their skipper.
Hardik Pandya has had a forgetting campaign with the Mumbai Indians this season as their skipper.
Mumbai Indians faced a critical playoff-survival battle against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Plagued…
Mumbai Indians faced a critical playoff-survival battle against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Plagued…
Sharma has scored 221 runs, including two fifties at an average of 55.25 and a strike rate of 174.01 in five games he has played this season.
Sharma has scored 221 runs, including two fifties at an average of 55.25 and a strike rate of 174.01 in five games he has played this season.
Tilak Varma's explosive maiden ton propelled Mumbai Indians to a dominant 99-run win over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, bringing an…
Ram Charan extended heartfelt congratulations to Tilak Varma for his contributions to India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup.
Two trailblazing – in-the-works cricketers and both being immensely important to their respective sides and both being on the cusp…
India remained in contention for a semi-final spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after securing a 72-run…
Promising middle-order batter Tilak Varma is navigating a challenging phase as he works his way back to peak form after…
Tilak Varma struggled to get going as he was dismissed for 25 runs off 24 balls against Pakistan.
India batter Tilak Varma underwent surgery for an abdominal issue in Rajkot on Wednesday, 7 January. He was discharged from…
A source in the Indian board confirmed this news that Tilak faced severe pain in his abdomen on Wednesday and was rushed to a hospital in Rajkot.
Shubman Gill will continue to lead the Indian Test side while Rishabh Pant is back in the role of a vice-captain.
Tilak Varma has been named captain of the squad which features the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana, among others.
Travis Head walked back to the pavilion with 28 off just 15 to his name in an innings which had three fours and a six in pursuit of 126-run target.
In the latest episode of Breakfast with Champions, the 22-year-old revealed about his condition, diagnosed following his debut IPL season in 2022.
Days after Tilak Varma’s sensational performance, Suryakumar Yadav highlighted MI’s role in producing extraordinary players for huge stages.
Earlier, Tilak Varma also did a similar kind of celebration with his friends.
Mohammad Amir also appreciated Tilak Varma for his stupendous batting effort in the high-octance match.
The latest success in the final against Pakistan marks India’s ninth title victory in the Asia Cup.
The 22-year-old scored an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls with three fours and four sixes, to anchor the run chase after India lost three early wickets in pursuit of the 147-run target.
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Moreover, R Sai Kishore is also set to miss the semi-finals as he recovers from a hand injury.
Asia Cup 2025 tournament will be played in the T20I format with the Indian cricket team placed in Group A alongside Pakistan.
Apart from taking on Essex, Tilak Varma will also get the chance to face Worcestershire home and away along with a clash against Nottinghamshire at home in the County Championship 2025.
The left-handed Hyderabad-born will ply his trade for the English county club for close to two months from June 18 till August 2.
Kyle Jamieson picked up the key wicket of well set Tilak Varma for 44 runs in 29 balls, an innings which had two fours and two sixes.
Despite showing promise in previous seasons, Varma began this year’s IPL with modest scores before struggling further.
Witnessing the couple of retired out incidents in the ongoing T20 extravaganza, cricket supporters might get confused between the new rule and retired hurt.
Varma, who played the game as an Impact Player, was called back to the dugout in the penultimate over of the contest.
With MI requiring 24 off the last seven balls, Varma was retired out and Santer walked into the middle in the penultimate over to join Hardik.
In a viral picture doing rounds on social media, Suryakumar and Chahar were accompanied to the temple, with their respective wives, Tilak Varma and Karn Sharma.
Ravi Bishnoi shared a picture of him playing a shot during practice session.
On the other hand, England’s Adil Rashid has regained No. 1 spot, ending Akeal Hosein’s 44-day stay at the top of the table.
In the second T20I of the five-match series, the Indian cricket team defeated England by two wickets in a last over thriller at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
While India have lost a few wickets in the 166-run chase, Tilak Varma is still fighting in the middle on 34 off 29 after the conclusion of 10 overs with the team’s scoring being 79/5.
Tilak Varma has been picked in the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series at home against England, while Riyan Parag has missed out due to injury.
Playing for Hyderabad, Varma’s innings of 151 saw him smash 14 boundaries and ten maximums at a strike rate of 225.37.
It is the second time Pandya has held the No.1 ranking for T20 all-rounders, with the consistent India performer first rising to the top at the end of this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma’s unbeaten hundreds helped India reach a mammoth total of 283/1 in the fourth and final T20I against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Tilak Varma recorded his maiden century in the shortest format in the third T20I vs South Africa.
India A are placed in Group B with Oman, Pakistan A and UAE.
Tilak Varma and Nitish Reddy welcomed their Indian teammates in Hyderabad for the third and final T20I of the series against Bangladesh.
Let’s have a look at Tilak Varma’s net worth and earning from different sources.
Sharma led Team India to their first ICC World Cup since 2011 and ended this trophy drought by beating South Africa spectacularly.
Mumbai Indians are set to take on Kolkata Knight Riders at their home on Saturday.
The five-time IPL champions, Mumbai Indians will next take on the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, April 30.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Tilak Varma also spoke of his role in the team ahead of MI’s tournament opener against GT.
The Men in Blue were asked to bat and lost early wickets as openers Rajat Patidar and Sai Sudharsan departed cheaply.
Prasidh Krishna is likely to make way for Deepak Chahar in the fourth T20I against Australia.
India got 235/4 in their allotted 20 overs against Australia at the Greenfield International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
After a thrilling last-over victory in the first T20I, Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue will lock horns with Australia on Sunday.
After being invited to bat first, Bangladesh posted 265/8 in their 50 overs.
While the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was spotted practicing pull shots during India’s training game ahead of the big day, cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma reportedly missed the session altogether.
The yo-yo test, which is an assessment of a player’s endurance and aerobic stamina, requires them to clear 40m distance in allocated time and within three beeps.
Since his international debut, the Mumbai Indians player played seven T20Is where he scored 174 runs, including a half-century.
While Abhishek Nayar stated that Tilak Varma could be a trump card for India in the ODI World Cup 2023, Kris Srikkanth didn’t want the selectors to pick him in the upcoming cricketing spectacle.
The ODI World Cup 2023 will have only 15-members per team, which isn’t going to allow the selectors to pick fringe players in the main squad.
Sanju Samson will also be travelling with the Asia Cup 2023 squad as reserve wicket-keeper
Tilak Varma is yet to play an ODI for Team India, following his selection in the Asia Cup 2023 squad.
The two sides will next play on August 20 at The Village in Dublin with the final T20I scheduled for August 23.
Ganguly also deferred the recent criticisms of the Indian team, which lost the T20I series against West India.
Tilak Varma scored 173 runs in five matches at an average of 57.66 and a strike-rate of 140.65 with a solitary fifty against West Indies in his debut T20I series.
Notably, the Proteas are set to play Australia at home in three-match T20I followed by a five-match ODI series, starting August 30 in Durban.
Tilak Varma finished his innings on 27 off 18 deliveries, which included three fours and two sixes.
Varma was dismissed after scoring 27 in 18 balls.
Since the international retirement of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and others, Team India has struggled to find a reliable bowling option in the top six of their batting lineup.
Tilak scored 39 off 22 balls in the first game, followed by a fifty in the second and 49* in the third match while batting at number four in all these games.
Harsha Bhogle stated that the 50 isn’t a landmark, unlike the century in T20 cricket.
The voice of cricket, Harsha Bhogle, recently tweeted that a fifty in a T20 is not a landmark and that no other landmarks exist in T20 cricket apart from a century.
Suryakumar Yadav went on to score 83 off 44 deliveries, winning the Player of the Match award in the third T20I against West Indies.
Notably, former India skipper MS Dhoni in 2014 had blocked the last bowl to give Virat Kohli the chance to finish the match against South Africa in the T20 World Cup semifinal.
Indian all-rounder R Ashwin even spoke about wicketkeeper-batter Sanju samson. Adding that Sanju can change the course of the game at any point, Ashwin said, “There is no space for him in the top 4.”
Varma scored 51 runs in 41 balls during the second T20I against West Indies on August 6.
Tilak’s coach urged the Hyderabadi to learn from legendary Sachin Tendulkar as much as possible at Mumbai Indians.
Tilak Varma finished with 51 runs for his efforts in 41 deliveries, which included five fours and a maximum.
Yuzvendra Chahal picked two crucial wickets in the 16th over to disbalance the opponent, but Akeal Hosein and Alzarri Joseph held their nerves to win the game for West Indies.