Former India batsman Sandeep Patil has expressed his thoughts on the inclusion of Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav in the national team for the World Cup 2023.
The former Indian head coach and commentator, Ravi Shastri, has shared his excitement and useful insights regarding the growing cricket potential in India. He notably brought out his tremendous appreciation for the young and promising player, Tilak Varma. Sandeep Patil underscored the likelihood of Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav’s inclusion in the national squad for both the Asia Cup and the World Cup 2023.
Shastri freely acknowledged his appreciation for Varma, stating that he’s been immensely astonished by the skills of this 20-year-old athlete. Discussing Varma’s batting style, Shastri stated that he might well be the solution India has been looking for its middle-order left-handed batsman demand.
Ravi Shastri when asked about his first impression of Tilak Varma during the T20I series against West Indies, mentioned that he is very impressed with his batting and his intent, he said:
“I’m very impressed with Tilak Varma. Very, very impressed. And I want a left-hander. So, if I’m looking for a left-hander in the middle order, like Yuvraj Singh and before that was Suresh Raina at five, I would really look in that direction. Sandy [Sandeep Patil] and MSK [Prasad] have been selectors, and if I was a selector along with my panel, I would be looking at that current form, looking at how he’s getting his runs,” Shastri told Star Sports.
Shastri further goes on to tell that Tilak Varma is in terrific form since the IPL, he knows how to handle pressure in different scenarios, he said:
“So, when I look at the way he has got his runs over the last three months, whether it was for Mumbai Indians, for India, whether it was handling pressure, opposition, or different situations of the game, he has ticked all the boxes for someone so young. When it comes to shot selection, when it comes to the range of shots, the ability to be unorthodox, he has everything.”
“So I’ll be looking at him very closely because he is hot at the moment, his mindset, his confidence, he understands situations, which is for me the most important thing,” he added.
Sandeep Patil opened up on the team combinations and expressed that Tilak Varma and Surykumar Yadav definitely should get a chance in the upcoming tournaments.
Sandeep Patil also spoke about who will comprise the middle order in the batting line-up, he said “100 percent [if India should hand a debut to Tilak Varma?] I will go with Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav. Who will be in the playing XI, can be decided after looking at the balance and the opposition. But Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav will both be in my team.”
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