AB de Villiers Questions Tilak Varma's Batting Position Ahead of Afghanistan Series
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express, NDTV Sports
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has expressed concerns regarding the batting order for India's upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. De Villiers noted that India faces a selection challenge in balancing its squad, which includes several established batters like Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson alongside all-rounders. The former star specifically questioned where vice-captain Tilak Varma will fit into the lineup to ensure the team maintains its balance. Varma has scored 255 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 159.36 since the 2026 T20 World Cup, though his performance has shown inconsistency. India is scheduled to play the three-match series starting September 13, followed by a T20I against Japan and the Asian Games 2026.
Why it matters
The team's ability to define clear roles for its top-order and all-rounders is critical for maintaining consistency after a mixed run of results following their T20 World Cup victory.
Read the original report — Times of India
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