Tilak Varma expresses desire to play Test cricket for India
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Tilak Varma is focusing on his development as a captain while maintaining his ambition to compete in Test cricket. After leading the India A side, the batter has taken on leadership duties with South Zone. He noted that he is currently enjoying the additional responsibility associated with his role as a captain. Tilak Varma emphasized that he believes his game is well-suited for the format. He continues to track his personal growth as he manages these leadership positions. His immediate career focus remains on performing consistently across his current team assignments.
- •Tilak Varma confirms his ambition to play Test cricket.
- •He serves as captain for the South Zone side.
- •The player previously held captaincy duties for the India A team.
- •He views his current development as a step toward his long-term goals.
- 2:15 PMESPNcricinfo — 'It's my A game' - Tilak Varma hopes Test cricket comes his way one day
""I'm growing as a captain and enjoying it," Tilak Varma says, looking back at his recent stints as captain of the India A side and now South Zone
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