Challenging to Join India T20 Squad After 5 Days of Duleep, but It's Our Job to Adapt: Tilak, Kishan
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma said the quick switch from five-day cricket to T20I demands rapid changes in role and mindset.
- East Zone captain Ishan Kishan and South Zone captain Tilak Varma admitted it is "tough" to join India's T20I squad for the three-match Afghanistan series immediately after the Duleep Trophy final.
- Kishan explained that shifting from Test-style demands of domestic cricket to aggressive white-ball hitting creates a difficult role reversal, requiring players to adjust mindsets and physical maintenance between formats.
- Karnataka left-hander Padikkal will bat at number 3, providing a "big boost" to the batting lineup after strong recent form, Tilak said, strengthening the team's depth.
- East Zone will rely on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make an impact up the order in this five-day Duleep Trophy fixture, marking his first five-day representative game.
- The Duleep Trophy fixture concludes September 10, providing a two-day break before India faces Afghanistan in the first of three T20Is in New Delhi on September 13.
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On Drastic Switch From Duleep Trophy To T20Is, Tilak Varma And Ishan Kishan's Big Verdicts
Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan admitted that it is "tough" to join India's T20I squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan right after the Duleep Trophy final, but understood the need to adapt to the situation and as professional cricketers they can't offer "excuses."
'Slightly challenging': South Zone skipper Tilak Varma on switching from Duleep Trophy final to T20Is series against Afghanistan
Ahead of the Duleep Trophy final, South Zone skipper Tilak Varma said the players are well accustomed to adapting to different conditions, having gained extensive experience in both domestic and international cricket.
Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan prepare for gruelling format switch ahead of Afghanistan series
Indian cricketers Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan discuss the challenges of transitioning directly from the Duleep Trophy final to the T20I series against Afghanistan. Both players emphasise the importance of adaptability and professionalism in managing the demanding schedule and format changes, while also highlighting key player additions to their respective Duleep Trophy teams.
"Slightly challenging": South Zone skipper Tilak Varma on switching from Duleep Trophy final to T20Is series against Afghanistan
Ahead of the Duleep Trophy final, South Zone skipper Tilak Varma said the players are well accustomed to adapting to different conditions, having gained extensive experience in both domestic and international cricket.
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Challenging to join India T20 squad after 5 days of Duleep, but it's our job to adapt: Tilak, Kishan
Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan face a tough transition from domestic cricket. They must adapt quickly to the T20I format for the Afghanistan series. Both players emphasized their professional duty to adjust without making excuses. They believe two days of practice will be sufficient for preparation. The team will rely on their adaptability and experience to perform well.
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