![WI vs IND [WATCH]: Tilak Varma receives a heartfelt message from his Mumbai Indians teammate Dewald Brevis after an impressive debut](https://crickettimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Tilak-Varma-and-Dewald-Brevis.jpg "WI vs IND [WATCH]: Tilak Varma receives a heartfelt message from his Mumbai Indians teammate Dewald Brevis after an impressive debut")
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Tilak Varma’s outstanding performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the course of a couple of remarkable seasons led to a deserving opportunity for him to make his debut in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies. Stepping onto the international stage, the 20-year-old cricketer exhibited his exceptional skills, leaving a mark with his impressive performance. He showcased his batting prowess by contributing a notable 39 runs off just 22 deliveries. In addition to his batting brilliance, Varma displayed his fielding excellence by executing a phenomenal catch to dismiss Johnson Charles during the eight over of the match.
Dewald Brevis shares a message of encouragment for Varma
Following the conclusion of the match, a heartwarming gesture from his fellow Mumbai Indians teammate, Dewald Brevis, added an emotional touch to Varma’s debut experience. Brevis, who hails from South Africa, extended his sincere congratulations to the Hyderabad-born cricketer for his impressive debut. The talented youngster also revealed the deep impact Varma’s batting had on him during the match, expressing that he experienced goosebumps when Varma launched two consecutive sixes in the initial three deliveries he faced.
“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. I can just imagine how happy your parents and everyone must be. It’s great to see you out there, living your dream out,” the Johannesburg-born cricketer said in a video shared by BCCI on twitter.
“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!,” the youngster added.
Tilak Varma reacts to Brevis’ message
Sharing his emotions after receiving a special message, Varma stated that it was a wonderful surprise.
“I really loved it. It was a wonderful surprise. I was thinking it could be my coach or family. The other option was Dewald Brevis, my brother. So, I was really happy. Thank you so much my brother, always love you. Really appreciate your message. See you soon,” the southpaw said.
Here’s the video:
A special cross-continental friendship! 🇮🇳 🇿🇦
Tilak Varma 🤝 Dewald Brevis #TeamIndia | #WIvIND | @TilakV9 | @BrevisDewald pic.twitter.com/SLomVNjpCi
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 3, 2023
West Indies defeat India by four runs
Despite Varma’s impressive performance, Team India were unable to secure a victory in the first T20I held in Trinidad. Opting to bat first, West Indies faced early struggles in gaining momentum. However, Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell stepped up in the middle order, showcasing commendable batting skills and contributing significantly to the home team’s total of 149/6.
The chase for India began with a less-than-ideal start, as wickets started to tumble early on, resembling a house of cards falling down. Amidst this scenario, Varma’s exceptional performance stood out, keeping India’s hopes alive.
Varma’s innings gave India a glimmer of hope as he battled on and kept the team in contention. However, after his dismissal, the team faced another setback and the game once again teetered on the edge. Despite a valiant effort, the Hardik Pandya-led side fell short by a mere four runs in their chase.
