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Why MI youngster Varma 'impressed' Shastri

April 06, 2022 18:05 IST

IMAGE: Playing just his second IPL match, Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma scored a fine 61 against Rajasthan Royals last week. Photograph: BCCI

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is hugely impressed with the performance of young Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma in IPL 2022.

 

Playing just his second IPL match, Varma scored a fine 61 against Rajasthan Royals last week.

"He has shown a lot of potential in both the innings he has played for Mumbai Indians. I am impressed looking at his wide range of shots- front foot, back foot, sweep," Shastri told Star Sports.

"There's a lot of variation in his shot selection. His composure, body language and temperament is very good for a young player. He's batted very confidently. This player has the potential to go ahead."

Shastri also claimed that Varma along with Suryakumar Yadav will make the Mumbai Indians' middle-order strong.

"He has shown positive intent with his batting and these are good signs for Mumbai Indians. Once Suryakumar Yadav is back in the playing eleven, Mumbai's middle-order will be strong."

 

 

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