“I visualize every night how I can bat” Tilak Verma on his maiden selection call for West Indies T20I series.

Tilak Varma, the promising player, has earned his maiden call-up to the Indian national team. The Men in Blue have included him in their 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies. Varma, in a recent interview, shared insights into his mental preparation, highlighting how he envisions various scenarios before going to sleep, including batting under pressure in a World Cup. This visualization technique has proven to be effective for Varma throughout his career thus far.

The young cricketer has impressed with his skills and consistency in the IPL, which have caught the attention of the national selectors. In his interview, Varma emphasized the importance of mental preparation in cricket. He revealed that he visualizes different scenarios and challenges, such as batting in high-pressure situations during a World Cup match, as part of his nightly routine.

Tilak Verma to ESPN said “I visualize every night how I can bat: if in a World Cup match, we are four or five down for 40 or 50, from there on, how can I take the team forward? It helps in making it easy for me.”