Pathan backs Tilak Varma to take on Virat Kohli’s T20 role

Following Virat Kohli's T20I retirement, Irfan Pathan backed Tilak Varma, India's current No.3, praising his composure and match-winning ability. "Tilak has shown he can handle pressure and play match-winning innings, the kind of role Virat Kohli used to play," Pathan said. Varma is recovering from an abdominal injury and will miss India's first three T20Is vs New Zealand.