The Indian cricket workforce selectors have put their belief on younger batter Tilak Varma by deciding on the southpaw for the upcoming Asia Cup, beginning August 30. It is price noting {that a} complete of 4 gamers — Tilak, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar and Rinku Singh — made their India debut just lately. Among them, solely Tilak is the participant who has bought a spot within the 17-member Indian workforce, together with reserve Sanju Samson, for the continental occasion that will likely be collectively hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Ajit Agarkar has revealed the rationale behind the choice panel’s choosing of Tilak.

“Tilak Varma is promising. Asia Cup is a big opportunity for him. We saw some real promise not only in terms of performances but also temperament during the T20I series against West Indies. This will give him exposure. He is also a left-hander,” stated Agarkar in a press convention.

In the just lately concluded India-West Indies T20I collection, Tilak impressed along with his composure and maturity on the sector, placing a giant prize on his wicket. In 5 matches, he scored 173 runs at a median of 57.66, with one half-century and a strike fee of round 139.

Talking concerning the 2023 Asia Cup, the match will kick off with a conflict between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan, Pakistan.

Pakistan, India and Nepal are in Group Some time Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are in Group B. The match will comply with a hybrid mannequin with Pakistan internet hosting 4 matches throughout two venues and Sri Lanka internet hosting the remaining video games.

The six group-stage matches will likely be adopted by the Super Fours, starting September 6.

The closing will likely be performed by the highest two groups on the finish of the Super Fours on September 17 in Colombo.

(With ANI Inputs)