Tilak Varma in India’s ODI World Cup plans as selectors seek Shreyas Iyer backup
Indian cricket selectors are considering Tilak Varma as a potential backup for Shreyas Iyer in the middle order for the upcoming ODI World Cup. The team management is prioritizing players who can provide bowling support to balance the squad.
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Strategic squad selection is critical for India's performance in major international tournaments, especially as the team manages aging stars and injury-prone all-rounders.
New Delhi: India’s team management and selectors are working on backups for the middle order ahead of the ODI World Cup next year. TOI has learnt that Tilak Varma’s name has come up as a potential backup option for Shreyas Iyer in the top six of the batting lineup.Tilak, being a left-handed batter, is seen as someone who can break the monotony of right-handers in the batting lineup. Tilak has been asked to work on his bowling since it is believed that his off-breaks have a lot of potential.
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