Published: Jan 26, 2025, 09:55 PM (IST)
Edited: Jan 26, 2025, 09:55 PM (IST)
Following his match-winning knocks in the second T20I against England, India batter Tilak Varma showered praise on skipper Suryakumar Yadav. According to Varma, the India T20I skipper bonds really well with the players and even if a new person joins the team, he makes them feel welcome.
“I can only say one thing, not just for me. We both play together in the IPL (Indian Premier League for Mumbai Indians) as well. But even for any new player, he maintains the bond so well with every player. On the field, off the field too. He gives so much time to all the players. It feels great when someone like Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of India, is with us. Even if any new kid joins the team, it doesn’t feel like it with him,” Varma said on Star Sports.
“He bonds so well with everyone. All that makes a lot of difference on the field. Especially when you see the batting and in the field, he is very friendly with everyone. You can understand where to go, in the field, and you have to understand a few things. All that becomes easy because he spends so much time with us. So, actually, not just for me but for the rest of the team, it’s very beneficial,” Varma added.
The left-hander also praised Suryakumar for giving him the opportunity to bat at number 3 and added that he is adapting well to the position.
“As for this series, there is a left-right combination going on, so wherever I am needed, I am there. The flexibility is good, and I am adapting well to it. I am always ready,” Varma said.
The side led by Suryakumar continued their winning ways in the second T20I of the 5-match series against The Three Lions with the victory in Chennai on Saturday. The Men in Blue now just need to win one out of the remaining 3 matches to seal the series. The third match of the series will be played on January 28 in Rajkot.
