US EditionIND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Everyone is flexible and open to bat anywhere, says Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma emphasized adaptability in India's middle order batting, with all players except openers ready to bat anywhere to support tactical flexibility, aiding T20 World Cup preparations.
- On the eve of Sunday, December 14's third T20I in Dharamsala, Tilak Varma, India middle-order batter, said `Everyone is flexible except the openers. I am up for batting at 3, 4, 5 or 6 — wherever the team prefers for me`.
- After Axar Patel was sent to No.3 during the chase of 214, critics flagged the tactic, though India team management argued such situation-driven promotions have worked in recent international matches.
- With dew forecast for the 7 pm start, India practised with a slightly wet ball, and Tilak said, `It's very cold here, but we are prepared mentally and physically.`
- With the series locked 1-1, Tilak Varma said India will stick to its attacking template and remain confident of winning the series, raising the hosts' immediate stakes.
- Looking toward next year's T20 World Cup, selectors are testing adaptable options as India's middle-order experimentation continues, with Gautam Gambhir, India head coach, arguing batting orders are overrated.
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