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Yadav Defends Varma's T20 WC Role
22 Feb
Summary
- Suryakumar Yadav defends Tilak Varma's batting approach.
- Varma follows team management's specific batting instructions.
- Yadav expresses confidence in Varma's future performance.
Suryakumar Yadav, India's captain, has voiced his support for Tilak Varma's performance during the T20 World Cup league stage. Yadav clarified that Varma's batting approach is in line with directives from the team management, focusing on building partnerships rather than aggressive acceleration after early dismissals.
Despite acknowledging that Varma might not be satisfied with his personal results, Yadav asserted he has no concerns. He highlighted Varma's consistent contributions at number three and expressed confidence in his ability to improve, dismissing speculation about replacing him with Sanju Samson.
Yadav also addressed India's powerplay performance, noting scores of 40-50 runs as normal but acknowledging high team expectations. He attributed challenges to varying pitch conditions and the emergence of off-spinners, which the team is preparing to counter in the Super Eight stage.
Furthermore, the captain conveyed strong faith in the bowling unit's capability to defend totals between 175 and 180 runs. He emphasized the team's high-risk, high-reward playing style and their ability to adapt their game based on the start they get, always prioritizing the team's needs.
