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Team India are taking on Bangladesh in the 🌳6th and final match of the Super 4 stage at Asia Cup 2023 on Friday. In preparation for this crucial encounter, India have made significant changes to their lineup, with skipper Rohit Sharma opting to explore the team’s bench strength in this dead rubber.
In a bold move, India have introduced five players into the lineup, resting several key figures who have been pivotal throughout the tournament. The decision to rest Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah reflects India’s confidence in their reserve players.
Tilak Varma makes his ODI debut
The spotlight of the day fell on 20-year-old Mumbai Indians star batter Tilak Varma as he was handed his ODI debut cap by captain Rohit Sharma. Tilak’s inclusion in the playing XI marks a significant moment in his burgeoning cricketing career.
T🌞ilak has already displayed his cricketing prowess in the T20I format, representing India against the West Indies and Ireland last mon🍬th. His fearless batting approach and ability to adapt to challenging situations have earned him accolades.
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From IPL to international arena
Tilak first captured attention with his standout performances for the MI in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after making his debut in the 2022 edition. Since then, he has featured in 25 IPL matches,♛ amassing 740 runs at an impressive average of 38.95 and a striking strike rate of 144.53.
Despite his impressive performances, it’s worth noting that Tilak did not secure a spot in the 15-man shortlist for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup. However, his inclusion in the Asia Cup squad signifies that he remains a promising prospect for Indian cricket.
As the news of Tilak’s ODI debut spread, cricket enthusiasts and netizens took to social media to express their excitement and support for the young talent.
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Here is how netizens reacted:
All set for his ODI debut! 👌👌
Congratulations to Tilak Varma as he receives his ODI𒊎 cap💮 from captain Rohit Sharma 👏 👏 |
— BCCI (@BCCI)
Excellent selection by India. Makes an important statement. Shows that priority is Indian🌠 cricket, above everything else.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
Tilak Varma got the ODI debut cap from Rohit Sharma. My boy is destined for greatnessꩵ.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Captain Rohꦿit Sharma presented the ODI cap to🌟 Tilak Varma.
– The star boy of Indian cricket.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
𝙏𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙠 𝙑𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖 makes his ODI debut 🤩💙
𝐒𝐊𝐘 is back 🫡
5️⃣ changes in total🇮🇳 win the toss and opt to bowl 👀
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
Our boy Tila𓂃k Varma is making his ODI debut today.
Got the cap from Captain Rohiꦚt Sharma. A moment to remeber forever.
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL)
🖐 changes to 's side for !
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
Captain Rohit Sharma hands the maiden ODI cap🗹 to Tilak Varma.
What a moment for Tilak…!!!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Tilak makes his ODI debu♔t as 🇮🇳 opt⛄ bowling first 💪
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
Mumbai Indians boys , Rohit Sharma , Surya Kumar Yadav , Ishan 🍷kishan and Tilak Varma playing together today 🥺💙
What a day for MI fans 💙
— Nisha (@NishaRo45_)
Tilak Varma making his ODI debut.
Go well Tilak 💙— Shubham 🇮🇳 (@DankShubhum)
Rohit Sharma said, “Yes, I know that Tilak Varma is not in the World Cup team, but he deserves a chance because ✤he is a very good babysitter and also plays for MI.”
— Dennis🕸 (@DenissForReal)
Tilak Varma is making his ODI debut go well boy.
Make India and Rohit Sharma proud.— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss)
Rohit Sh🐓arm💛a gave Debut Cap to His devotee Tilak Varma.🇮🇳
— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh)
