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Tilak Varma steps out of his comfort zone to fill India’s finisher void

Tilak Varma has successfully transitioned into a lower-order finisher role for the Indian cricket team, overcoming initial struggles during the Ireland tour to deliver consistent performances. The 23-year-old, who previously preferred batting at number three, has adapted his technique to handle death-overs bowling and has been appointed as the team's vice-captain.

His recent output includes back-to-back centuries against South Africa and a strike rate of 158.73 across 19 innings when batting at number five or lower. This shift in responsibility follows a period where he previously occupied the top-order spot vacated by Suryakumar Yadav.

Varma's commitment to this new role has effectively filled a void in the lineup, challenging other contenders for a permanent position.

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