Tilak Varma addresses controversial run-out during third T20I vs West Indies

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Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Tilak Varma addresses controversial run-out during third T20I vs West Indies
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Tilak Varma discussed his controversial run-out during India's third T20I against West Indies in Indore on October 14, 2026. He admitted that he and Axar Patel thought a shot went for four runs, resulting in Varma being run out for 28 runs off 16 balls. Former India cricketers criticized their game awareness, raising questions about focus and communication. Despite this dismissal, India went on to lead the five-match series 2-1. Varma expressed his understanding of the situation, noting that mistakes happen in cricket, but acknowledged the importance of being aware of the ball's location.

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  • •Tilak Varma was run out for 28 runs in the third T20I.
  • •The incident occurred in the 17th over of India's innings.
  • •Both Varma and Axar Patel mistakenly thought the ball had crossed the boundary.
  • •India won the match by 14 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
  • •Varma emphasized the importance of focus and communication in his explanation.
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  • 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — 'Both Axar [Patel] and I felt the same way': Tilak Varma addresses his controversial run-out vs WI after Ex-India stars question his game awareness
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Tilak Varma opens up on his controversial run-out against West Indies after criticism from former India stars.

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