Tilak Varma: Red-Ball Star Eyes T20 Glory

Tilak Varma has been in remarkable form during the 2026 Duleep Trophy, scoring 116*, 51*, and 99. His captaincy also led South Zone to the final of the competition.

Despite strong red-ball performances, Varma is now focused on the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, which begins this weekend. He expressed confidence in adapting to the white-ball format, acknowledging the need to switch gears.

Varma, who has played extensively in T20Is, still considers red-ball cricket his favorite format. However, he has demonstrated significant skill in white-ball cricket over the past several years.

The young player is also developing as a leader, having captained both South Zone and India A. He finds leadership roles rewarding and continuous learning experiences.