India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed what Tilak Varma asked him by visiting his room in Gqeberha before the South Africa vs India third T20I. Tilak, who hit his maiden T20I century, became the pillar of India’s 11-run win and led the 4-match series 2-1.
Tilak Varma has been batting on No. 4 in the first two T20Is and scored 33 and 20 runs, respectively. Coming into the 3rd Test, the southpaw visited his captain’s room and asked for something that would change the game later on.
Suryakumar Reveals What Tilak Varma Told Him Visiting His Room
After the post-match press conference, Suryakumar revealed what Tilak asked him.
“What more can I say about Tilak Varma? He (Tilak) came to my room at Gqeberha and said give me a chance at No. 3, I want to do well and I said go out there and express yourself. He asked for it and he delivered. Very happy for him and his family. Yes, he will bat at No.3 for now,” Suryakumar Yadav said during the post-match presentation.
Tilak Varma’s 107 came from just 56 balls, and this magnificent innings cemented his position at No. 3 for now. After the match, the leftie expressed how big it was for him.
“I cannot put my feelings into words,” he said. “It was my dream to hit a hundred for the country and I had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Coming back from an injury and hitting a hundred is incredible.
Tilak also expressed his gratitude towards the captain through the post-Ton celebration.
“It [the celebration] was for Surya, because he gave me this opportunity to bat at No. 3. I had told him that I was going to perform. That’s why I pointed towards him.”
Suryakumar was never doubtful about Tilak.
“I knew what he was capable of, and he did that. Going forward, he is definitely batting at No. 3. He asked for it; he delivered; he has earned it,” he said.
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