Tilak Verma credits Rohit Sharma for his T20 half-century win

Guyana: After scoring his maiden T20 half-century, Tilak Verma credited Rohit Sharma for his success. Left-handed batsman Tilak Verma is proving to be the best batsman for Team India in the T20 series against the West Indies. The 20-year-old dashing player made his international debut in this series against the Caribbean team. Of course, Team India got defeated in both the matches, but Tilak won the hearts of the fans with his fighting batting.

The batsman scored 39 runs in the first match, while in the second match he scored 51 runs in 41 balls with the help of five fours and a six and took the team to a respectable total. After the match, Tilak said, ‘I spend more time with Rohit bhai. In my first IPL, he told me that you are an all-format cricketer. This boosted my confidence.

His guidance has been important to me. Rohit bhai has been a huge support system for me. The turning point for me has been the IPL. Performing in the league has helped me to play for India. I would like to continue this further. Tilak, after completing his maiden T20 half-century, dedicated his celebration to Rohit’s daughter Samaira. He expressed his special bond with little Samaira and how he had made a promise to her.

Whenever he completes the first century or half-century, we will dedicate our celebration to him. After winning the toss, India batted first and scored 152/7 thanks to Tilak’s maiden T20I half-century. In reply, Nicholas Pooran hit a 40-ball 67 as West Indies successfully chased down the target with seven balls to spare and gave the Caribbean team a 2–0 lead in the five-match series.