5 Indian Premier League (IPL) stars are now impressing fans on the international stage. Tilak Varma, who debuted for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022, played a crucial unbeaten half-century against Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup. He also scored back-to-back centuries against South Africa last year. The IPL has nurtured talented cricketers who now excel for India. Selectors are picking T20 specialists based on IPL performances, moving away from choosing players from other formats. Varma's flexibility and adaptability, honed during his IPL stint, have made him a valuable asset to the national T20 team. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 00:59 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 5 Indian Premier League (IPL) stars are now impressing fans on the international stage
- Tilak Varma, who debuted for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022, played a crucial unbeaten half-century against Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup on 15 Aug 2025
- He also scored back-to-back centuries against South Africa last year