In a wonderful show of cross-country friendship, India batter Tilak Varma acquired a shock name from fellow Mumbai Indians star Dewald Brevis after the previous made his India debut within the first T20I in opposition to West Indies. While many Indians have been thrilled to see Varma making his much-awaited debut, a giant shock awaited him all the way in which from South Africa. In a video that was shared by the BCCI on Twitter, Brevis duly congratulated Varma for the proud second in his profession.

“I hope you’re very excited. I don’t know if I’m more excited than you, but I just wanna say from my side and from the Brevis family congratulations on your debut. It’s such a great moment for you and your family. I can just imagine how your parents and everyone must be. It’s great to see you out there living your dream, and it gave me goosebumps those that second ball and third ball. Now you always have my support and all the best for the rest of their serious. I’m backing you free. And every guy for Team India,” Brevis mentioned within the video.

A particular cross-continental friendship!

Tilak Varma Dewald Brevis #TeamIndia | #WIvIND | @TilakV9 | @BrevisDewald pic.twitter.com/SLomVNjpCi

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 3, 2023

Varma admitted that he was fairly shocked to see the decision from the South African. The preliminary impression was that somebody from his household or his coach could possibly be on the decision.

“I really loved it. It was a wonderful surprise. I was thinking about that could be my coach or my family. But the other option was Dewald Brevis my brother. So it was really happy. And thank you so much. My brother always love you. Yeah, I really appreciate for your message. Yeah, I’ll see you soon. I’m calling you a video call, brother. Thank you. Thank you so much,” he mentioned.

Varma impressed many together with his cameo within the match, scoring 22-ball 39, albeit in a shedding trigger.