Indian batsman Tilak Verma likes the longer formats and to take full advantage of the opportunities, he is constantly taking advice from Virat Kohli regarding fitness and running between the wickets. 23-year-old Tilak has played only four ODIs so far and scored one half-century and has not made his debut in Test cricket. Tilak says that getting the support of legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the current ODI series is a big confidence booster for him.
What did Tilak say about Rohit-Kohli?
Tilak Verma said, ‘ODI and Test cricket seem like my games because I like longer formats. I am very excited to play more ODIs. When Rohit bhai and Virat bhai are in the same team, the level of confidence is completely different.
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He said that he has so much experience and knowledge that I try to take as much advice as possible from him, so that I can become better. The young left-handed batsman said that he is especially trying to learn from Kohli regarding fitness and running between the wickets. This is the part that they really like and want to excel in.
Mentioned Virat Kohli
Tilak Verma said that I talk to Virat Bhai a lot, especially about fitness and running between the wickets. His intensity is amazing. I also like running and I’m quite fast, so I like this part of the game a lot.
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Regarding the ongoing series against South Africa, Tilak said, ‘Whatever opportunities I get against South Africa, I want to finish them. I want to prove myself in both ODI and Test. I am challenging myself in the longer format and want to continuously progress as a player.
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