Indian T20 Team Names Tilak Varma as Vice-Captain Amid Criticism Over Selection The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Tilak Varma as vice-captain of the Indian T20 team, replacing Akshar Patel in the role. The decision was made by the BCCI selection committee ahead of international fixtures against Ireland, England, and the Asian Games. Varma, who will also serve as deputy captain, will take on the responsibilities previously held by Patel. The move has sparked debate among cricket analysts and former players, with some questioning the rationale behind the appointment. Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikant has publicly criticized the selection, arguing that Varma lacks the experience and form required for the role. Srikant highlighted that Varma, a relatively new player in the T20 circuit, has not consistently performed at the highest level. "Tilak Varma has no captaincy experience, and he is not in good form," Srikant stated in a YouTube video. "He hasn’t shown the ability to take on big shots or lead effectively under pressure. His performance in the past two to three IPL seasons has been disappointing, and he failed to deliver in the recent season as well." Srikant further questioned the decision to exclude Rajat Patidar, the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2026, from the national team. Patidar, who led his franchise to a historic IPL title, has been a consistent performer in the tournament. "Why was Patidar, who has delivered outstanding results in the IPL, not included in the squad?" Srikant asked. "His leadership and batting skills make him a better fit for the role than Varma." The criticism also extended to the inclusion of Washington Sundar in the team.#bcci #akshar_patel #royal_challengers_bangalore #tilak_varma #krishnamachari_srikant
