Premier off-spinner R Ashwin has advocated for the national selectors and team management to place their trust in the promising talent of Tilak Varma.
Ashwin believes that including the skilled left-hander in the World Cup squad could potentially address India’s ongoing middle-order challenges, especially as several batters are still on the path to recovery from injuries.
Former chairman of selectors, MSK Prasad, has also echoed Ashwin’s sentiments. Prasad expressed his openness to the idea of having Varma in the final 15-player squad, particularly if Shreyas Iyer does not manage to secure a spot.
At a mere 20 years of age, the stylish left-handed batsman from Hyderabad has left a lasting impression on both fans and experts alike. Varma’s performances in three T20I matches in the West Indies have been nothing short of impressive. He scored 39, 50, and an unbeaten 49, demonstrating his adaptability and composure on the international stage.
“This is neck-and-neck with respect to the World Cup. So, will they think about Tilak Varma as an option if we don’t have enough backups? Because Sanju Samson has performed really well in ODIs.
“But the exciting part about Tilak Varma is that he is a left-hander and Team India is lacking left-handers. Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja) is the only left-handed batter in the top 7,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
