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Tilak Varma Likely Miss 4th T20I Vs South Africa? Check Latest Update On His Head Injury

Muskaan Bhatt

Tilak Varma banged his head on the ground during the third T20I (Source: InsideSportIND/X.com)Tilak Varma banged his head on the ground during the third T20I (Source: InsideSportIND/X.com)

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India's rising young star, Tilak Varma made headlines as he slammed his maiden international ton against South Africa at the Centurion on Wednesday. However, in the dying moments of the game he witnessed an unfortunate injury scare to his head as he attempted to hold on to a catch.

It was towards the end of the South African chase when Tilak Varma received a knock at the back of his head while attempting to catch a shot off Arshdeep Singh. Unable to stop the ball from crossing the boundary, he awkwardly landed on his head as the ball went across. He returned to play after being assessed for concussion by the physiotherapist. 

Tilak Varma Gives An Update

Later on during the post-match presentation ceremony he mentioned that the ball was tough to track with these bright lights. However, he confirmed that he is fine and is elated over India's win against South Africa in the third T20I.

“I am okay, the catch came through the lights, so a little difficult but happy for the win,” Tilak said.

Tilak Thanks Suryakumar Yadav For Promotion

Reflecting on his scintillating knock, Tilak Varma credited his success at Number 3 to captain Suryakumar Yadav, who showed faith in him and promoting him to No.3.

"Scoring a hundred, I am really happy. I couldn't imagine and I cannot put it down in words. It was my dream, and it was the right time to score a hundred for my team. It's a kind of a decider in the series. Under the pressure, it was a good knock. 

All credit goes to the captain, Suryakumar Yadav, who has given me the number three position. Really, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav again. He said to me before the game that I have the potential to bat at number 3. I am really, really happy that he gave me that opportunity. I just wanted to express myself and back my basics," he concluded.

Meanwhile, India is gearing up to meet the home-team one final time in the fourth T20I at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on November 15.