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Indian Batting Sensation Tilak Varma Heads to England for County Stint with Hampshire
Samira Vishwas | June 19, 2025 9:24 PM CST

Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Rising Indian cricket star Tilak Varma is set to take his explosive batting talents to England after signing a deal with Hampshire County Cricket Club for a portion of the 2025 season. The young, left-handed batter, known for his dynamic performances for the Indian national team and the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, will join the historic English club for his first taste of county cricket.The move will see Varma participate in the prestigious County Championship and potentially the 50-over One-Day Cup. This represents a significant step in the 21-year-old’s burgeoning career, offering him a valuable opportunity to adapt his skills to challenging English conditions and test his mettle in the long format of the game.Hampshire’s Director of Cricket, Giles White, expressed his excitement over the signing, highlighting Varma’s impressive record and his potential as a multi-format player. “He is an exciting talent,” White noted, emphasizing that the club had been tracking the young Indian’s progress for some time. Varma will be the club’s second overseas player for the Championship, joining seasoned South African pacer Kyle Abbott.For his part, Varma is eager for the challenge, calling it a “privilege” to follow in the footsteps of other Indian players who have represented Hampshire. He stated his ambition to contribute to the team’s success and make a significant impact during his time with the club.The signing is a major coup for Hampshire and a testament to Varma’s growing stature in world cricket, marking him as one of the most promising young talents emerging from India.


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