Wasim Jaffer, a former cricketer, has expressed his belief in the potential of young Indian batter Tilak Varma as a valuable asset for the national team in T20Is. Jaffer’s assessment revolves around Varma’s remarkable adaptability, which allows him to fit into various positions in the batting order, ranging from No. 4 to No. 7, and his capacity to finish games effectively.
Anticipations are high for Tilak Varma’s international debut, slated to take place in the first T20I against the West Indies at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, on August 3. The 20-year-old has made a significant impact for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), exhibiting immense talent and potential during his debut season.
Wasim Jaffer, providing insight into Varma’s strengths, praises the young batter’s flexibility, an attribute that he believes adds immense value to the Indian team. Varma’s ability to adapt and perform across multiple positions in the batting order brings an element of versatility that is highly sought after in the T20 format.
The former cricketer also highlights Tilak Varma’s potential as a useful bowling option, adding another dimension to his cricketing repertoire. The recent lack of top-order batters who can chip in with a few overs of bowling makes Varma’s ability with the ball a potentially valuable asset for India.
Jaffer believes that having a top-order batsman who can contribute with the ball would provide India with the crucial sixth or seventh bowling option, which can prove decisive in T20 cricket. With a total of 47 T20 appearances to his name, Varma’s overall record speaks volumes about his consistency and potential.
Scoring 1418 runs at an impressive average of 37.31 and a striking strike rate of 142.51, the young talent has already made significant strides in his cricketing journey. In addition to Tilak Varma, another exciting young prospect, Yashasvi Jaiswal, might also earn his T20I debut against the West Indies.
“Expecting him to play like how he played in the IPL” – Jaffer on Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaffer considers Jaiswal’s aggressive approach as a critical aspect that India needs at the top of their batting order. His remarkable form and unwavering confidence make him an exciting prospect to watch out for. The former opener emphasizes the importance of an attacking mindset at the beginning of an innings, and Jaiswal’s fearlessness aligns perfectly with that requirement.
Looking ahead to the T20I series, Wasim Jaffer expresses his excitement and expectations for both Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. He believes that their inclusion will add quality to the Indian squad and is eagerly anticipating their performances in the upcoming series.
In the previous Test series against the West Indies, India secured a 1-0 victory, and they also emerged victorious in the ODI series with a 2-1 scoreline.
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