Former Indian all-rounder Abhishek Nayar feels Tilak Varma has the potential to captain the Indian squad in the future. Tilak, although being only 21 years old, has already made an impression for the Men in Blue in the 10 T20Is he has played.
Tilak has also been an important member of his IPL team, Mumbai Indians (MI). Nayar further noted that the kid contributes to decision-making, assisting skipper Rohit Sharma in making crucial decisions. The former cricketer believes that this will only benefit the southpaw and Indian cricket.
Here’s what Abhishek Nayar had to say about Tilak Varma in an interview with Jio Cinema:
“What you always see with Tilak Varma is fearlessless. He is a young player, but what I have always heard, Rohit Sharma often used to say that he is a great cricketing brain. Because when he plays for MI, he gives good suggestions to Rohit. That part of Tilak is going to be great for Indian cricket.”
Abhishek Nayar
Abhishek Nayar explains what makes Tilak Varma a vital player for the Indian team
Abhishek Nayar realizes that most of the buzz surrounding Tilak revolves around his ability to bowl, being a sixth bowling option for any captain and also being a great fielder.
However, Nayar believes that his batting and leadership skills could be extremely valuable for India in the future. He stated:
“Tilak brings two dimensions of his game to the team. Yes, fielding is a part of it and yes, he can bowl, but what is really important when I say two dimensions are his batting and leadership skills.”
Abhishek Nayar
India recently completed 11 T20I matches leading up to the T20 World Cup next year. In order to maximize their chances, it is crucial for them to quickly establish a settled team combination.