Tilak Varma, became the center of attention especially after the second T20I with his rock-solid character and impeccable batting skills. England in which he single-handedly turned the tide and saved the day for the Indian team. Although the world has only recently become aware of his prowess with the bat, Varma has been one of the brightest players in Indian cricket for some time now.
Everything you need to know about Tilak Varma
1. Humble beginnings and a rare Ranji Trophy appearance
Cricket was a part of Varma’s life from a young age. As a child, Varman did not have the resources to go into private cricket coaching. But his first coach Hello Bayashhe took care of the financial and equipment needs and made sure that a talented person like him got the opportunity to learn and play cricket. Varma made his domestic debut for Hyderabad in the 2018–19 season against Andhra Pradesh. He was only 16 when he made his first-class debut.
2. A rare opportunity at the U-19 World Cup
After his debut for the domestic team, it was another positive development for the youngster as he was selected for the Indian team in 2019 next year. U-19 World Cup The team reached the final of the youth tournament only to lose to Bangladesh U-19, the winner that year. Varma scored 86 goals in 6 matches in the prestigious tournament.
3. A dream run in the 2021 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
The next big highlight in his career came when he represented Hyderabad in 2021-22 Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy and scored 215 runs in 7 overs at a strike rate of 147.26. These stats set him up as the next big thing in the T20 circuit and paved the way for his future endeavours.
4. The IPL saga
His impressive performance in the domestic T20 tournament paved the way for his entry into this tournament Indian Premier League (IPL). in 2022 Mumbai Indians Bought the youngster for INR 1.70 crore. In his debut season, Varma scored 397 runs, followed by 343 runs in 11 innings in the 2023 season, establishing himself as a regular starter in the T20 league.
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5. His adventure with the national team
After his impressive display with the bat in the domestic circle and for the IPL franchise, Varma made his debut for the national team in August 2023 against the West Indies. Despite India reaching the target by 4 runs, Varman’s 22 off 39 on his debut was instrumental in the Indian innings.
6. Regular starter in India’s T20I side:
With his ethical performances and match-winning skills, the 22-year-old has cemented his place as a regular starter in the Indian team. Varma played a total of 21 T20I matches for India and scored 707 runs at a strike rate of 156.07.
7. Memorable tour to South Africa
The highlight of Varman’s career was last year’s tour South Africa. In a remarkable display of his batting, the youngster scored 2 unbeaten centuries during the series. First he scored 107 runs off 97 balls at Centurion and in another match at Johannesburg he scored a remarkable 120 runs off 69 balls.
8. Discreet family life
Varman’s parents, Namboori Nagaraju, an electrician, and Gayatri Devi, a homemaker, currently live in Hyderabad. Varma comes from a poor financial background but his parents have always supported his ambition to play cricket and represent India one day. He also has an elder brother named Tarun Varma.
9. To reveal the spiritual side through a tattoo
Apart from a few memorable shots throughout his career. Varma also has a deep affinity with religion and spirituality. These are clearly visible with several tattoos on the young man’s body. The list includes Shiva tattoo, Lord Ganesha one, Om Namah Shivay; A holy chant of Lord Shiva and a bunch of Hibiscus was applied to his body.
10. Significant fans in Indian team
Varman’s skills are well known within the Indian team. Indian ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma he once announced that he would one day become an all-format player for India; Varma was only 19 at that time.
Tilak’s relationship with the T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty is also very special. The couple and the youngster get along well and have been spotted dining together in the past.
