Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma is an Indian cricket player who represented the Indian Cricket Team in the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. In February 2022, Tilak was acquired by Mumbai-based franchise cricket team Mumbai Indians during the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament.
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Tilak Varma was born on Friday, November 8, 2002, in Hyderabad, Telangana (21 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Scorpio. He studied at Crescent Model English School, Riyasathnagat, Hyderabad. He has been fond of sports since he was a child. At the age of 10, he entered the Ragala Sports Academy in Telangana for cricket training. Tilak trains under the guidance of cricket coach Salam Bayash.
Tilak Varma and his cricket coach Salam Bayash
When Tilak’s father could not afford to continue his son’s cricket coaching, his (Tilak’s) coach took care of all his expenses and ensured that he was provided with everything he needed during training.
Tilak Varma during training
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′11
Weight (approximately): 70 kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 40″, Waist 32″, Biceps 12″
family
Parents and siblings
Tilak Varma’s father Namboori Nagaraju works as an electrician in Hyderabad. His mother’s name was Gayatri. He has an older brother.
Tilak Varma and his parents
Profession
domestic
On December 30, 2018, Tilak made his debut for Hyderabad (against Andhra) in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy. He represented Hyderabad in the tournament. He subsequently made his Twenty20 debut for Hyderabad in the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on February 28, 2019. He scored 215 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 147.26.
Tilak Varma in practice
In the same year, on September 28, Tilak made his debut for Hyderabad Group A in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy and scored 180 points in five games. He also took four wickets in the tournament.
In December 2019, he was selected for the Indian U-19 Cricket Team to participate in the 2020 U-19 Cricket World Cup. However, he failed to make an impact. Tilak played six games in the tournament and scored just 86 points. He played his first international (under-19) match against Sri Lanka on 19 January 2020 at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Tilak Varma represents Team India in Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020
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In February 2022, Mumbai Indians purchased Varma for Rs. 19 Crore during the 2022 Indian Premier League Auction. Although the team lost the first two games, Tilak’s performance in the game left a deep impression on everyone. In the second match of the league, Tilak scored 61 off 33 balls against Rajasthan Royals at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Tilak Varma plays for Mumbai Indians
International
T20
He made his debut in a T20I match against West Indies on 3 August 2023 at the Brian Lara Stadium.
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He made his ODI debut on 15 September 2023 against Bangladesh in the 2023 Asian Cup Super Four final at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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Facts/Trivia
- He is a batting all-rounder who mainly plays in the middle.
- He likes to hit cover shots and straight shots.
- Tilak’s batting style is left-handed and his bowling style is right-arm off-ball.
- He is an avid dog lover and owns a pet dog named “Trigger”.
Tilak Varma and his pet dog
- He was an ardent follower of Lord Ganesha.
Statue of Tilak Varma with Lord Ganesha
- His jersey number is 9 (represents India Under-19 team and Mumbai Indians IPL team).
- In April 2022, he became the youngest cricketer to achieve half-century with Mumbai Indians (19 years and 145 days).
- In an interview, Tilak recalled his childhood days when he had to wait for even basic things. He said,
My father never said no to anything. He had said it would happen, but he couldn’t afford much due to lack of money. One time I broke the bat. So he said he wanted to buy a new one, but he couldn’t find one for a long time. Then I continued playing with the same broken bat. I reached the highest level in U-16 cricket with a broken bat. When my coach saw this, he bought me everything I needed. Whatever I achieved today, I owe it all to my coach Mr. Salam. “
- During the 2022 Indian Premier League auction, Tilak was purchased by Mumbai Indians for Rs. 1900 rupees. Since his starting price is Rs., he earns 8.5 times more than the base price. 2 million. In an interview, when Varma was asked about the reaction of his parents and coaches on hearing about his IPL bid, he said:
The day the IPL auction was going on, I was on a video call with my coach. As the bids kept rising, my coach started to cry. After I was picked up, I called my parents. They also cried over the phone. The mother struggled to get the words out. Dad couldn’t speak at all. I said I have been selected by Mumbai Indians. I don’t know what to say either! Then I said I hung up the phone. This is the most exciting moment of my life. “
- In an interview, Varma expressed his desire to buy a house for his parents. He said,
Growing up, we went through a lot of financial hardship. My father’s salary was meager and he had to take care of not only my cricket expenses but also my brother’s studies. Over the past few years, with some sponsorships and match fees, I have been able to cover my cricket expenses. We don’t have a house yet. So, whatever I earn in IPL, my only goal is to buy a house for my parents. This IPL money gives me the freedom to play for the rest of my career. “
- In an interview, Tilak’s father spoke about the difficult times Tilak and his family faced during training. He said,
It was a difficult period, but a lot of people helped us, like his coach Mr. Salam Bayash.When he was an U-14 player, he trained and played at Uppal [Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium]. We need to get up at 4am to reach the ground which is 30 kilometers from our home. I had to drop him off to go do my work and often pick him up in the evening. Although these five years have been hard, the hard work has paid off. “
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