‘We are in the playing zone’: Tilak Varma warns India, Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup bombshell | Cricket News
New Delhi: India batsman Tilak Varma said the team is fully prepared for the high-pressure ICC T20 World Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 15, adding that the team is already in the “playing zone” after the uncertainty of the tournament finally ends.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Pakistan had earlier threatened to boycott the marquee match in Colombo but then made a U-turn, clearing the way for one of the most anticipated matches in cricket. Speaking on the eve of the India-Namibia conflict, Tilak admitted the confirmation would only heighten excitement in the camp.
“To be honest, we are very excited about the game. We knew the day before that the game was going to be played. We’re ready to play. We are watching all teams. We are looking at the bowlers and batsmen,” Tilak said.“All players and team members are ready to compete. Now, we have entered the competition zone. Planning will begin soon,” he added, indicating that India’s preparations for the Colombo showdown are already underway.
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assistant coach Ryan Ten Duchard Having earlier highlighted the potential advantages of Pakistan’s long-term presence in Sri Lanka, Tilak stressed that India’s approach remained methodical. “We will go through each game on a case-by-case basis… We have video analysis, technology and we will see how the wickets are doing. Everyone has a different shot and we will decide which bowlers to target,” he explained.Although Tilak has a natural attacking style, he said he is ready to adjust his role depending on the game situation. Looking back at the Indian team’s first win over the United States, when wickets fell in clusters, he revealed that the head coach Gautam Gambhir Encourage batting order flexibility.“Gautam bhai has asked us to bat cautiously when wickets are falling fast. Suryakumar bhai and I can officiate the match if required,” he pointed out.Tilak, who recently returned from injury, expressed satisfaction with his return to the world stage. “I’m happy that I’m back in the World Cup team. The only goal is to help the team win trophies,” he said.
