Published 19:20 IST, November 14th 2024

Tilak Varma Plays Down Rumored Rifts In MI Dressing Room With Jaw-dropping Comment On Hardik Pandya

Tilak Varma talked about his friendship with Hardik Pandya. He denied rumours that there were conflicts and tensions in MI after his appointment as captain.

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Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma | Image: AP, BCCI
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fans who tuned in to watch 3rd India vs South Africa T20I match witnessed spectacular presentation of Tilak Varma. batting all-rounder received a promotion from Skipper Suryakumar Yav to bat at number three spot, and he did not disappoint. After match, Varma heaped praise on his Team India and Mumbai Indians compatriot Hardik Pandya and also debunked a popular rumor.  

Tilak Varma Clears Air Over Rumors Regarding Hardik Pandya in Mumbai Indians

At post-match presentation after Team India secured a 2-1 le, Centurion Tilak Varma opened upon his camarerie with Hardik Pandya, emphasizing bond y share and miration he has for him. He ded that Hardik proved his worth at T20 World Cup after Team India won.

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"I have great relations with Hardik, we have a great bonding. He (Hardik) is a good senior player for India and has proven himself as a World Cup-winning vice-captain and captain of Mumbai Indians. He guides me well," Tilak Varma said after India defeated South Africa in Centurion.

India's Hardik Pandya celebrates after dismissing Shab Khan during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan at Nassau County International Cricket Stium in New York | Image: AP

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Tilak Varma highlighted how Pandya has benefited his career, saying that veteran all-rounder's guidance and leership have been crucial. He played down any rumours regarding tensions and rifts in Mumbai Indians dressing room after Hardik became franchise's skipper.

"Whatever happens outside, in reality, we are all toger. We stand united through ups and downs," Varma ded.

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Tilak Varma showcased his grit and power when he came in at number three spot. batting all-rounder's 107* off 56 balls and Abhishek Sharma's half-century were clinical to Team India's performance as y scored 219/6 after batting first at SuperSport park in Centurion. Varma hit eight boundaries and seven sixes to complete his ton in South Africa.

Team India is now 2-1 up against Proteas Men after Men in Blue won 3rd T20I match-up. All eyes will be on series decider clash when both sides will lock horns at Wanderers Stium in Sandton, South Africa.  

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19:20 IST, November 14th 2024