Tilak Varma Expresses Gratitude to Suryakumar for Opportunity at No. 3: 'I Aimed to Repay His Faith'

With an 11-run victory against South Africa, India gained a 2-1 le in four-match series at SuperSport Park. India set a target of 219, powered by Abhishek Sharma's quick 50 off 25 and Tilak Varma's remarkable undefeated 107 off 56 balls. Pursuing 219, South Africa managed 208 with Marco Jansen striking a quickfire 54 off 17 deliveries. With three wickets, Arshdeep Singh was essential with ball for India. Showcasing competitive T20 cricket, game included significant partnerships and exciting events.

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Tilak Varma me a huge statement about captain Suryakumar Yav’s impact 

When Suryakumar Yav knocked on Tilak Varma's hotel room door to inform that he will bat at number three in third T20 International, talented left-hander was filled with gratitude and promised his skipper that he wouldn't let him down.

Once he reached his 51-ball-century, second fifty coming in just 19 balls, Varma pointed towards dug-out and blew a flying kiss to acknowledge his captain, who sacrificed his own batting position for youngster.

 "It was for 'SKY', our skipper because he gave me a chance to bat at number three," Varma told reporters after India's 11-run win in third T20I against South Africa.

"I love batting at number three, but in last two matches, I played at number four. Last night he came to my room and said that 'You will bat No. 3' and he said it's a good opportunity. Go and express yourself. I told him, 'You have given me an opportunity, I will show you on ground'," said second youngest Indian centurion in T20 Internationals.

His innings of 107 off 56 balls h seven sixes apart from eight fours including a straight and a flicked six off opposition's fastest bowler and his former Mumbai Indians teammate Gerald Coetzee.

Varma ded 107 runs with anor youngster Abhishek Sharma, who scored a half-century after string of failures.

 " team backed us even when we flopped. y told us to play brand of cricket Indian team is known for and skipper and management (interim he coach VVS Laxman) said, "Bindaas khelna Agar wicket gire tab bhi (Play freely even if you lose a wicket)." 

stylish Hyderabi batter spoke about missing out on two international tours of Zimbabwe due to back-to-back finger injuries but said he always knew that he would score when his time comes.

"During last IPL game, I h a finger dislocation and was ruled out for two months. n during nets post recovery, I sustained anor fracture. So I missed two back-to-back series -- Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.

"I was feeling b that I missed out on two series and good opportunities. But I h to remain patient, focus on process and keep working hard. I knew my time would come and when right time comes, I will score runs." 

Persistence of team management at times when going gets tough helps and Varma is reaping rewards for that.

"I was waiting for this opportunity and unfortunately in last match it didn't happen but captain and management also supported a lot, and results I am getting now is because of ir complete backing." He is a handy off-spinner and feels that he has worked hard on his bowling as he wants to be seen as an all-rounder.

" ball is really coming out well and I have worked hard on my bowling. I want to contribute as an all-rounder." 

(PTI)