A report recently claimed that Hyderabad batter Tilak Varma might shift to a different team for the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season. However, Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Secretary R. Devraj confirmed that Varma will continue to represent the Hyderabad team in domestic tournaments.
Indian players are required to play domestic cricket whenever they are not representing the national team. The BCCI conducted a series review meetings following India’s 1-3 loss to Australia in the BGT. New guidelines were introduced, including a rule mandating domestic cricket participation for all players.
Tilak Varma Remains Committed to Representing Hyderabad – HCA Secretary
HCA Secretary R. Devraj dismissed reports suggesting that Tilak Varma might switch to Goa for the upcoming domestic season. In a statement on Thursday, he said that he had personally spoken to Tilak and urged everyone to avoid spreading false information.
“I have spoken with Tilak Varma this morning, and can confirm that these rumours are completely baseless and untrue. Tilak Varma remains committed to representing his home state, Hyderabad, and takes immense pride in doing so,” Devraj said, as quoted by Telangana Today.
“We urge everyone to refrain from spreading misinformation and to support our players as they continue to contribute to Hyderabad cricket,” he added.
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to switch from Mumbai to Goa for the upcoming domestic season after being offered a leadership role. Goa, recently promoted to the Elite Division of the Ranji Trophy, had attracted players like Arjun Tendulkar and Siddhesh Lad from Mumbai.
Tilak Varma’s Domestic Career with Hyderabad
Tilak Varma made his first-class debut for Hyderabad in December 2018. The 23-year-old has played 18 first-class matches, amassing 1,204 runs at an average of 50.16, including five centuries and four half-centuries.
He came into the spotlight during the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he was Hyderabad’s second-highest run-scorer, accumulating 215 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 147.26.
Varma is a key player for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The left-handed batter is currently representing the franchise in the IPL 2025 season.
Mumbai Indians Have Struggled in IPL 2025 Season
The Mumbai Indians arrived in Lucknow on Wednesday as they prepared for their next IPL 2025 fixture. After a slow start with two consecutive losses, the five-time champions bounced back with a victory over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (MI).
Ryan Rickelton played a key role in the win. The batter scored an unbeaten 62 off 41 balls to anchor Mumbai’s chase. Mumbai Indians have secured just two points from three matches.
Tilak has featured in all three games, scoring 70 runs at an average of 35.00 and a strike rate of 114.75, with his highest score of 39 runs against Gujarat Titans.
The Hardik Pandya-led team will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their next match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday, April 4.
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