"Main thing is how you...": Tilak Varma’s blunt take on being forced to retire out vs LSG

Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma opened up about his feelings after he got retired out in the game against Lucknow Super Giants. He said that he took that in a positive way because the decision was taken for the team's purpose.

Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma hogged the headlines during the game against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025. The match between the teams took place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, which the home side lost.

Tilak Varma was called back by the team management ahead of the last over against Lucknow Super Giants

Varma, during that game, struggled to get going. He failed to time the ball, and as a result of that, he was called back by the team management ahead of the last over. The left-hander was batting on 25 off 23 balls when Mitchell Santner was called in place of him.

However, after that, Varma made a staggering comeback. The Mumbai Indians batter slammed Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals. While his first knock went in vain, the latter innings helped the Hardik Pandya-led side seal their second win of the season.

I took it in a positive way and didn’t take it in a negative way - Tilak Varma

After the game against Delhi Capitals, Tilak Varma finally broke the silence on his retired saga. He stressed that the team took the decision to win and he didn't take it negatively. Speaking to Star Sports, he said:

"Nothing. I was just thinking that they made the decision for the team’s purpose. So, I took it in a positive way and didn’t take it in a negative way. But the main thing is how you take it. It's more important."

I just want to be comfortable wherever I bat - Tilak Varma

Varma added that he wants to be comfortable batting wherever he bats. He said that he told team management not to worry about his batting position and that he would be giving his best. He elaborated:

"So I was thinking it that way. I just want to be comfortable wherever I bat. So I told the coach and staff, "Don't worry wherever you play me, I'm comfortable, and I'll give my best."

Tilak Varma is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians. The Southpaw has slammed 210 runs from five innings at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 143.83. He would be keen to carry on his golden form and help his team win.

Mumbai Indians are having a tough time in the IPL 2025. They have managed just two wins in the league under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. The franchise is currently stationed at the 7th on the points table. After the win against Delhi Capitals, they would now want to create a winning streak and go to the top half of the table.

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