Tilak Varma responds to strike-rate criticism before Zimbabwe tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
India's T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma addressed concerns about his strike rate from the recent T20I tours of Ireland and England. With a strike rate of 131.85, Varma noted he adapts his batting style based on team needs, especially following early collapses. He emphasized that playing for India involves greater responsibilities than personal statistics. Varma's insights come ahead of India's T20I series against Zimbabwe, where he aims to execute team plans effectively.
- •Varma scored 178 runs in seven T20Is with two half-centuries.
- •He prioritized team's requirements over individual strike rate.
- •India faced top-order collapses in recent matches.
- •Varma plans to fulfill specific team responsibilities as vice-captain.
- •The T20I series against Zimbabwe is set to begin soon.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — 'I can hit from ball one': Tilak Varma hits back at strike-rate criticism ahead of Zimbabwe tour
"Tilak Varma addressed criticism regarding his strike rate during recent T20I tours. He stated he bats according to team requirements and match situations. India's top-order collapses often necessitated rebuilding innings for the middle order. As vice-captain, Varma prioritizes fulfilling team management's specific responsibilities. He emphasized playing for the country involves significant responsibilities.
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