New Delhi: Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma got his maiden One Day International (ODI) call as he found his name in the 17-member squad announced on Monday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The Indian cricket board unveiled the squad in presence of chief selector Ajit Agarakar and India’s skipper Rohit Sharma.

Tilak Varma to make India’s ODI debut

Tilak Varma would be making his One Day International (ODI) debut in the Asia Cup against Pakistan on September 2. The 20-year-old batter came in limelight for his performance in Indian premier League (IPL), for last 3 years.

Tilak Varma’s performance in T20

Tilak was rewarded for his efforts and handed the India’s cap in T20I against the West Indies on August 3. Tilak made the remarkable debut as he scored 174 runs at the strike rate of 138.80 in seven matches.

BCCI shares Tilak’s video

Tilak Verma said in the video shared by BCCI, “I never dreamed that I would debut directly in the Asia Cup. That too in the ODI team, I was always dreaming that I would debut for India in ODIs.” But this is a big deal for me. I have always dreamed of making my ODI debut for India. That too in the same year, I got my T20 debut and suddenly next month I got a call for that too. ”

🗣️🗣️ I want to do well and I'm pretty confident playing one day cricket.@TilakV9 describes his feelings after getting selected for #AsiaCup2023 👌👌 – By @RajalArora #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/79A85QGcug

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 22, 2023

Explains Rohit role

Tilak said Rohit’s support helped him a lot. Rohit also happens to be the captain of Mumbai Indians. He has accumulated 740 runs at a superb strike rate of 144.53 and an average of 38.95 in 25 matches with three fifties in his IPL career.

He further said about Rohit, “When I was playing in IPL, Rohit bhai always supported me and he also used to come to me. When I was in IPL in the beginning, I was a little nervous. So he himself come over and talk about the game and say always enjoy your game and you can come and message me anytime. So I will be there for you any time.”