"If I practice for 1-2 days, I can do any role for the team" - India star after IND vs WI 2026 T20I series

Not easy to switch batting positions, but I love finishing games for India: Tilak Varma

Ishan Kishan’s arrival, skipper Shreyas Iyer’s presence at No. 4 and the management’s decision to stick with the Abhishek Sharma-Sanju Samson combination at the top meant a mandatory demotion for Tilak from No. 3.

‘No option but to bat at 5 or 6’: Tilak Varma on adapting to new role in India’s T20I setup

Tilak Varma has moved to the lower order in T20Is, acknowledging the challenges this presents. He emphasizes the importance of practice and mental preparation for adapting to this new role. The 23-year-old aims to become a reliable finisher for the Indian team, despite preferring to bat higher in the order. He has been working on expanding his shot-making range to perform well in the middle order.

Tilak Varma Discusses Adapting to Lower Order Batting Role in T20Is ...

Anchor or finisher? Versatile Tilak Varma ready to change roles at one day's notice

Tilak Varma said he is prepared to finish matches after India's West Indies T20I series. His adaptability provides flexibility amid intense competition for batting positions.

Its not easy to move from No. 3 to No. 5 or 6 but I love finishing for team: Tilak Varma - The Tribune

India vice-captain Tilak Varma admitted that dropping down the order from No. 3 was not easy, but he is trusting his skill enhancement and mental preparation to ace the demands of his new role. Tilak has been batting either at No. 5 or 6 in T20Is for a while now, and, for him, it came […]

Tilak Varma Opens Up On His Challenging Role For Team India, Admits

From nine matches, the left-hander averages 65.66 while batting at number six, at a strike rate of 195. In 26 combined innings at 5 and 6, he averages 46 at a strike rate of 158.