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Tilak Varma opens up on vice-captaincy role, reveals lessons from Rohit Sharma

India’s young left-handed batter Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain of the T20I squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand, a role that comes with heightened expectations both on and off the field. The 23-year-old, who made his T20I debut in August 2023 against the West Indies, spoke about the added responsibility of the position, emphasizing how he plans to learn from captain Shreyas Iyer while observing team dynamics and player interactions.

His last T20I appearance came in September 2026 against Afghanistan, and he currently represents Mumbai Indians in the IPL and Hyderabad in domestic cricket.

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