‘Pull a long face’ – Sanjay Manjrekar’s cheeky advice to Tilak Varma for more overs

Live Update: “Make a face” – Sanjay Manjrekar’s cheeky advice to Tilak Varma for more overs. The former cricketer suggested a humorous proach for the all-rounder to secure more chances ahead of the Asian Games gold medal game.

‘Make a face’ – Sanjay Manjrekar’s cheeky advice to Tilak Varma for more overs (Source: ) Sanjay Manjrekar gave Tilak Varma a tongue-in-cheek suggestion on how to get more bowling opportunities in India’s upcoming matches. The former cricketer’s advice came to Tilak as he prepared for India’s gold medal match against Pakistan at the 2026 Asian Games in January. Ahead of the final at Korogi Park, Tilak was asked about his willingness to bowl given the conditions.

In response to the question, Vice Ketain responded positively to questions about his preparation and his willingness to contribute with the ball. “Yes, I have been training and I hope that I will play 100% if there is a left-hander. It depends on the situation and the country, but I am absolutely ready to play,” Tilak said while speaking on Sony Sports.

Manjrekar’s humorous suggestion for more overs Manjrekar’s reaction to Tilak’s comments was delivered with humor during the pre-match analysis. The former India batsman suggested an unconventional strategy for the all-rounder in the team’s plans to increase his bowling workload. On the show, Manjrekar gave his playful perspective on how Tilak convinced ctain Shreyas Iyer to give him more responsibility.

“You know what you should do, you should sulk and tell the ctain that you are not very hpy with what hpened in the last game. Abhishek Sharma has bowled a few overs, so one should say, “If he can bowl a few overs, I can certainly bowl at least one,” Manjrekar said. He continued his suggestion by adding, “Make a face with the bandage and show that you’re not worth it and maybe it will work.” Tilak’s bowling credentials The context for Manjrekar’s advice comes from India’s semi-final performance against Sri Lanka.

Indian spinners including Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma took five wickets in less than eight overs in this game. This strong bowling performance saw India fight for the gold medal against Pakistan with the same starting XI. Tilak’s bowling record in T20 Internationals shows that he has taken five wickets at an average of 12.8 and an economy rate of 6.1.

His last bowling pearance came in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, where he delivered a hit to Ryan Burl and dismissed him for 20 runs to take his fifth T20I wicket. The all-rounder’s willingness to compete in the final reflects his commitment to contribute in both disciplines.