Tough, but no excuses: Ishan, Tilak on going from Duleep final to Afghanistan T20Is
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma admit that switching from five-day red-ball cricket to the shortest format in a matter of days is challenging. Kishan and Tilak are set to lead East Zone and South Zone respectively in the Duleep Trophy final starting Sunday in Chennai through September 10. Just three days later, India begins a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi, leaving the players with only a couple of days to recover and travel. Both players emphasize that adaptability is key and refuse to use the hectic schedule as an excuse for the abrupt transition. The squad members note that their extensive domestic experience helps them manage the mental and physical adjustments required between formats.
Why it matters
The quick turnaround highlights the demanding scheduling pressures placed on top Indian cricketers as they juggle domestic red-ball commitments and international white-ball series.
Read the original report — Times of India
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