Tilak Varma Embraces New Role, Prefers No. 3 Batting

Tilak Varma, a prominent batter for the India National Cricket Team, has shared his thoughts on his evolving role in the squad. While he personally favors batting in the top order, especially at No. 3, Varma has proven his adaptability by playing at almost any position, from opening to No. 7. This flexibility has made him a valuable asset to the team's current setup.

Varma initially established himself as a dependable batter at No. 3 and No. 4. However, strategic team changes have necessitated his deployment in lower-middle order roles, specifically at No. 5, No. 6, and No. 7. He admits that transitioning from the top order to the lower middle order has presented significant challenges.

Despite these difficulties, Varma has invested considerable effort in refining his batting and mindset to meet the team's requirements. He is now prepared to embrace responsibility wherever the team designates his batting position. Varma noted that while opening and batting at No. 3 or No. 4 are similar, the shift to No. 6 or No. 7 demands a different approach due to older balls and varied bowling tactics, but he has mentally accepted and prepared for this role.