Debutant Tilak Varma was impressive with the bat in the first T20I encounter played on Thursday in Trinidad. Despite his efforts with the bat, the Men in Blue failed to chase down a total of just 150 runs and lost the game by four runs. Meanwhile, Varma’s teammate from the Mumbai Indians camp, Dewald Brevis sent a very special message across his way. The South African congratulated Varma on his impressive debut and stated that some of the shots gave him goosebumps.
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I don’t know if I am more excited than you: Brevis to Tilak
“Hey brother, I hope you are very excited. I don’t know If I am more excited than you, but I just want to say from my side and from the Brevis family, congratulations on your debut. It’s such a great moment for you and your family,” Brevis said in the video.
“I can just imagine how happy your parents and everyone must be. It’s great to see you out there, living your dream out. Those shots on the second and third ball gave me goosebumps. You always have my support and all the best for rest of the series. I’m backing you fully and go win every game for Team India. Cheers brother,” he concluded.
“I was thinking about it could be my coach, my family, but it was Dewald Brevis my brother. Thank you so much my brother. I always love you. I really appreciate your message. See you soon, and thank you so much,” replied Tilak.
Despite Tilak’s excellence, team India failed to win the first T20I in Trinidad. To note, team India will take on the West Indies in the second T20I encounter to be played on July 6 (Sunday). The Men in Blue will want to make a strong comeback in the series while West Indies will look to extend their lead.
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