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Tilak Varma, a young Indian batter, has stated that he aspired to play ODI cricket but never imagined that, after being selected for the squad for the Asia Cup, his debut would be in the tournament.
Tilak had an amazing start to his international career during India’s most recent white-ball series against the West Indies, building on his earlier performances when he scored 343 runs for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL earlier this year.
The 20-year-old participated in each of India’s five T20I games and scored 173 runs in his debut international series. The young man was given a spot in India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup as a result of his performance against the West Indies.
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Although he has never played ODI cricket, he might do so in the 2023 Asia Cup, which begins on August 30.
Tilak discussed his Asia Cup selection in a video released by the BCCI, and he also expressed his sincere gratitude to skipper Rohit Sharma for his unflagging support and guidance.
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“I never dreamed that I would be debuting directly in the Asia Cup, and that too in the one-day side. I was always dreaming that I would be debuting for India in ODIs. But it is a big thing for me. And I always dreamed of this, like debuting for India in ODIs, that too, in like, a single year, I got my T20I debut and suddenly, in the next month, I’m just getting a call for the Asia Cup. So yeah, it is one of my dreams and I’m just preparing for it,” said Tilak.
He further conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to captain Rohit Sharma for his unwavering assistance and mentorship during the IPL.
“Rohit bhaiya always backed me. When I was playing in the IPL also, he used to come near me. I was a bit nervous when I was in the IPL at the start, so he only himself came near me and talked about the game and said that always enjoy your game and always feel free. Whenever you want to talk, you can come any time for me or text me so I’ll be there for you,” said Tilak.
“I have expressed myself in the IPL and I’m expressing everywhere. Yeah, I always talk with him, So yeah, every time. He said that only one thing to enjoy your game. So that’s what I’m doing. Yeah, I’m very happy that I’m in and I want to do well there as well. I want to enjoy what I’m doing now. I just want to enjoy there as well,” he added.
-IANS
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