When asked about Tilak Varma inclusion on the Asia Cup roster, Kris Srikkanth said, “Do not give Tilak Varma a debut.”

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) grabbed center stage as the Asia Cup 2023 drew near and revealed the 17-man squad that will go to Sri Lanka to play in the premier event. One of the most talked-about aspects of the squad’s unveiling was the inclusion of rookie Tilak Varma.

When the 20-year-old recently made his international debut in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies, he impressed with his efforts. Tilak Varma was named to the Asia Cup roster, but it is yet unknown if he will play for India in the competition, which is set to start on August 30.

Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth spoke up after learning of his selection for the team. According to Srikkanth, Varma need to make his ODI debut before the World Cup rather than during it. It might be difficult for Varma to make the team now that KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are back in the Indian lineup.

“Play Tilak Varma in the ODI series before introducing him in a significant competition. Tilak Varma shows potential. He has a great opportunity at the Asia Cup. During the T20I series against the West Indies, we saw some great promise in both performances and temperament. This will increase his visibility. KrisIn a video posted to his YouTube page, Srikkanth said.

Tilak Varma has tremendous potential. Srikkanth

In addition, Srikkanth lavished Tilak Varma with adulation. Srikkanth believed that despite his talent, the Indian team needed to develop him correctly and that he should play a few ODIs before being selected for the squad for the 2017 ODI World Cup.

“Tilak is a wonderful player with tremendous potential, but he has to play a few one-day series before being included in the World Cup squad. He needs to be properly trained, Srikkanth stated.