India batter Tilak Varma credited coaches Salam Bayash and Prithvi for his international cricket success after they mentored him at Legala Cricket Academy during his formative years. The 22-year-old spoke to reporters on Tuesday following his match-winning performance in the Asia Cup 2025 final. He remained unbeaten on 69 runs from 53 deliveries as India defeated Pakistan by five wickets to claim their ninth continental championship.
Varma described the Asia Cup knock as among his finest innings despite having scored two centuries in his career. He maintained composure during the tense chase against Pakistan and focused on each delivery. The left-hander expressed gratitude to Hyderabad Cricket Association, BCCI, and his coaches for shaping his journey from academy prospect to national team performer.
Varma described the Asia Cup knock as among his finest innings despite having scored two centuries in his career. He maintained composure during the tense chase against Pakistan and focused on each delivery. The left-hander expressed gratitude to Hyderabad Cricket Association, BCCI, and his coaches for shaping his journey from academy prospect to national team performer.
