AB de Villiers questions Tilak Varma role ahead of India T20I series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
India begins a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan on September 13 ahead of upcoming appearances in the Asian Games 2026. The batting lineup remains a primary point of discussion for the team under captain Shreyas Iyer. Former South Africa star AB de Villiers expressed concern regarding the specific role of vice-captain Tilak Varma within the current side. Despite recording 255 runs in his last 10 T20I innings, Varma has faced challenges with consistency across recent tours of England and Ireland. India aims to improve its stability in the format after recent uneven results following their second consecutive T20 World Cup title. Following the Afghanistan series, the team is scheduled to play a historic T20I against Japan.
- •India faces Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series starting September 13.
- •AB de Villiers highlighted uncertainty regarding Tilak Varma's position in the batting order.
- •Tilak Varma has scored 255 runs in 10 T20I innings since the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- •Shreyas Iyer leads the Indian squad following a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe.
- •India will play an inaugural T20I against Japan after the Afghanistan series concludes.
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — 'Where will he bat?': AB de Villiers raises big Tilak Varma concern ahead of Afghanistan T20Is
"As India gears up for the T20I series against Afghanistan, it faces crucial decisions in batting selection. Former cricketer AB de Villiers voices concerns over Tilak Varma's positioning in the order. With the team aiming for consistency following erratic performances, establishing clear batting roles is essential, especially with upcoming matches against Afghanistan and Japan, leading into the Asian Games 2026.
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