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Tilak Varma discusses India's batting issues after T20I defeats in Ireland and England

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Tilak Varma discusses India's batting issues after T20I defeats in Ireland and England

Summary

Tilak Varma addressed India's recent difficulties in the T20I series against Ireland and England, where the team managed only one win in ten matches. He attributed the struggles to the lack of adaptation to overseas conditions, as India had predominantly played in Asia for the past two years. Despite facing criticisms, Varma expressed confidence in captain Shreyas Iyer and highlighted the need to maintain a positive team environment moving forward. India prepares for an upcoming three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe, which serves as an opportunity for reflection and improvement.

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By the Numbers

•India lost six consecutive matches in their recent tours.
•Tilak Varma emphasized the need to adjust to different playing conditions.
•India's last series included a sweep by Ireland and a whitewash by England.
•The upcoming tour in New Zealand presents a further test of their adaptability.
•Varma supports captain Shreyas Iyer amid criticism after the defeats.

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3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Tilak Varma reveals how playing mostly in Asia exposed India's batting struggles in Ireland and England T20I series

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With India about to face Zimbabawe for three T20Is in Harare, Tilka Verma opens up about the struggles the Men in Blue faced during their six consecutive defeats.
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