Tilak Varma
Tilak’s unbeaten 51 off just 22 balls in the Asian Games final earlier this month helped India clinch the gold medal. But the left-hander was quick to point out that his latest heroics against Pakistan were hardly a one-off, recalling his unbeaten 69 in the Asia Cup 2025 final, which proved instrumental in India’s successful chase of 147. If there is one thing Tilak Varma does not lack against Pakistan, it is confidence. And when asked about his recent match-winning exploits against the arch-rivals, India’s T20I vice-captain had a cheeky reminder for everyone: he has done it before, too.
5 to 7 often leaves him with limited opportunities, making it crucial to deliver when the team needs him most. 5 to 7 in the lower order, I don’t get much batting. “It’s not like I was not scoring for 10 matches and then I scored against Pakistan straightaway.
I try to finish the game,” he said. As it is said, I keep scoring. Till the last day of your cricket career, pressure will always be on you,” he said.
Tilak explained that batting at No. “Whenever I go to bat at No. And even if I get it, I get it under a lot of pressure. So, till now, whenever I get a chance, I try to win the game. It didn’t happen like that. I remain focused on scoring runs for the team. I always want to help the team win,” he added. Tilak also credited the positive atmosphere and backing within the Indian team for allowing him to remain focused on his role. “I can’t say stress. There is always pressure and nerves.