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Tilak Varma Tipped as Virat Kohli's 'Ideal' Replacement Post-2027 World Cup
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News18•04-10-2026, 20:27
Tilak Varma Tipped as Virat Kohli's 'Ideal' Replacement Post-2027 World Cup
- •Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes Tilak Varma could be the ideal candidate to replace Virat Kohli at No. 3 in India’s ODI batting order after the 2027 World Cup.
- •Kohli has confirmed the 2027 edition will be his last ODI World Cup, creating a significant vacancy in the top order.
- •Jaffer highlights Tilak's versatility, ability to bat at different positions in T20Is, and strong first-class record as reasons for his suitability.
- •Tilak Varma has played four ODIs for India, batting at various positions and scoring 68 runs at an average of 22.67.
- •Replacing Kohli will be a challenging role, carrying the responsibility of succeeding not just him but also Sachin Tendulkar.
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Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes that Tilak Varma could be the ideal candidate to replace Virat Kohli at No. 3 in India's ODI batting order after the 2027 World Cup.
The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is considering Tilak Varma as a backup for Shreyas Iyer and to provide a left-handed batting option that offers a change of pace in a heavily right-handed lineup.
Tilak Varma has played only four ODIs for India, batting twice at number three and once each at four and five, to score 68 runs at an average of 22.67.
