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The Rise of Tilak Varma: India’s Next Big All-Format Star

CricketLive Team May 22, 2026 13 views

Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma has transformed from a promising batter into a reliable match-winner. His ability to spin the ball with his off-breaks adds balance. In IPL 2026, he scored four fifties and one century (104* vs DC).

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar said, “Tilak is in our white-ball plans for the 2026 T20 World Cup later this year.” With India’s middle-order still settling after Kohli-Rohit era, Tilak could debut in the Zimbabwe series in July. His calm demeanour and 360-degree strokeplay remind many of Suryakumar Yadav – but with a better defensive technique.

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