Mohammad Kaif warns Tilak Varma about T20I vice-captain role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif cautioned Tilak Varma, the newly appointed T20I vice-captain, emphasizing that the role does not guarantee a permanent spot in the team. Kaif referenced recent selections where players like Axar Patel and Shubman Gill were dropped despite holding leadership positions. He stressed that consistent performance is critical for all players in the Indian setup. Varma's appointment follows significant changes in the T20 squad after the team's World Cup win earlier this year. Kaif noted this period in Indian cricket represents a new mindset concerning job security among players.
- •Tilak Varma appointed as T20I vice-captain following a leadership reshuffle.
- •Mohammad Kaif warns of job insecurity in the team despite leadership roles.
- •Axar Patel and Shubman Gill lost their places despite being vice-captains.
- •Kaif highlights the need for continuous performance to secure team spots.
- •Current team management has shifted to a performance-based selection culture.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — 'Even vice-captains get dropped': Ex-India cricketer's blunt warning to Tilak Varma
"Former India batter Mohammad Kaif cautioned young Tilak Varma, newly appointed T20I vice-captain, that the role offers no job security. Kaif highlighted recent instances like Axar Patel and Shubman Gill losing their positions despite leadership roles, emphasizing that consistent performance is paramount in the current Indian team. He stressed that every player, regardless of designation, must continually prove their worth to retain their spot in the playing XI.
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