Young left-handed batsman Tilak Varma received a surprising video message from his Mumbai Indians teammate and batter Dewald Brevis after he nearly led India to victory with a brilliant 22-ball 39 on debut in the T20I series opener against West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium.
Varma’s superb knock of 39 was laced with two fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 177.27 on a slow pitch after he took two good catches in the field. Varma’s nimble strokeplay and graceful bat swing astonished everyone, even though India lost by four runs and fell behind the other four teams in the five-game series.
“Hey brother, I hope you are very excited. I don’t know If I am more excited than you, but I just want to say from my side and from the Brevis family, congratulations on your debut. It’s such a great moment for you and your family. I can just imagine how happy your parents and everyone must be,” said Brevis in a video message to Varma.
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In addition, Brevis discussed Varma’s two sixes, which he hammered on the second and third balls of his innings.
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“It’s great to see you out there, living your dream out and it gave me goosebumps seeing your second and third balls. You always have my support and all the best for the rest of the series. I’m backing you fully and go win every game for Team India. Cheers brother!”
Reacting to the message, Varma said, “Superb, lovely. I really loved it and it’s such a wonderful surprise. I was thinking about it could be my coach or my family, but it was Dewald Brevis my brother and I was so happy.”
“Thank you so much, my brother. I always love you. I really appreciate your message. See you soon and will video call you soon. Thank you so much,” he concluded. The second Twenty20 International between West Indies and India will take place on Sunday at Providence Stadium in Guyana. West Indies now leads the five-game series 1-0.
-IANS
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