T20I to ODI, it’s a dream for rookie Varma

Tilak Varma. Pic/AFP

Young Indian batter Tilak Varma has said he wanted to play ODI cricket but never dreamt that his debut would be in the Asia Cup after being picked in the squad for the continental showpiece event.

The 20-year-old appeared in all five T20I matches India contested, scoring 173 runs in his first international series. His form against the West Indies was rewarded with the youngster earning a place in India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.

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He could make his debut in the format at the 2023 Asia Cup, starting from August 30. In a video shared by the BCCI, Tilak spoke about his Asia Cup selection and also conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to captain Rohit Sharma for his unwavering assistance and mentorship. "I never dreamt that I would be debuting directly in the Asia Cup, and that too in the one-day side. I was always dreaming that I would be debuting for India in ODIs. But it is a big thing for me. And I always dreamed of this, like debuting for India in ODIs, that too, in like, a single year, I got my T20I debut and suddenly, in the next month, I'm just getting a call for the Asia Cup. So yeah, it is one of my dreams and I'm just preparing for it," said Tilak.

"Rohit bhaiya always backed me. I was a bit nervous when I was in the IPL at the start, so he only himself came near me and talked about the game and said that always enjoy your game and always feel free. Whenever you want to talk, you can come any time for me or text me," he added.

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