Hyderabad’s Tilak Varma, who guided India to Asia Cup 2025 glory with an unbeaten 69, met Telangana CM Revanth Reddy. The chief minister praised the young cricketer’s stellar performance.

Hyderabad: Fresh from his heroic innings in the Asia Cup 2025 final, India’s rising cricket star Tilak Varma met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday. The young batter, who struck an unbeaten 69 to script India’s five-wicket triumph over Pakistan in Dubai, was warmly felicitated by the CM at his residence.

Varma gifted his bat to Reddy, who playfully posed as if facing a delivery on the pitch, much to the delight of those present. State Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari and senior sports officials also joined the occasion, marking the celebration of one of Hyderabad’s brightest cricketing talents.

Earlier, Varma told reporters that his performance in the tense final was the “best reply” to on-field aggression from the Pakistan side. He credited his ability to stay composed under pressure as key to his success in guiding India to victory.

Analysis: Tilak Varma’s success is more than a personal milestone—it represents the growing cricketing culture in Telangana. His achievements offer inspiration to local youngsters aiming for international recognition. With state support and better infrastructure, more players from the region could follow his path to national glory.