Young Indian talents Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan made strong statements in red-ball cricket with impressive performances on their County Championship debuts in England.
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Playing for Hampshire in Division One, Tilak walked in when his team was under pressure at 34 for 2 against Essex in Chelmsford. The 22-year-old displayed remarkable composure and patience, finishing unbeaten on 98 from 234 deliveries. His innings included 11 fours and three sixes, showing his ability to adapt to the longer format. He also chipped in with two tidy overs of spin, conceding just six runs.
Tilak, speaking to a local BBC station after stumps, said, "I’ve wanted to play in England for three years so now I’m here I want to fulfil this opportunity." The young batter’s calm and gritty knock under pressure shows he is eager to prove himself in the longer format too.
Ishan Kishan, meanwhile, turned heads with an attacking knock for Nottinghamshire against Yorkshire. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter struck 87 off 98 balls, laced with 12 fours and a six. Only Ben Slater, who made 96, scored more for Nottinghamshire. Kishan, signed for a short two-match stint, also made an impact behind the stumps by taking a sharp catch to dismiss opener Adam Lyth off Mohammad Abbas.
Among other notable names, Jofra Archer made his long-awaited red-ball return for Sussex against Durham. The England pacer, playing his first First-Class match in four years, bowled 14 overs with six maidens and conceded just 28 runs while picking up a wicket. Archer also contributed a quick 31 off 34 balls with three fours and a six, boosting Sussex’s lower order.
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Archer’s comeback adds an interesting twist to England’s Test plans, with the hosts currently engaged in a five-match series against India.
With Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan making the most of their opportunities, Indian youngsters are showing they can adapt to County cricket and make valuable contributions in English conditions.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Playing for Hampshire in Division One, Tilak walked in when his team was under pressure at 34 for 2 against Essex in Chelmsford. The 22-year-old displayed remarkable composure and patience, finishing unbeaten on 98 from 234 deliveries. His innings included 11 fours and three sixes, showing his ability to adapt to the longer format. He also chipped in with two tidy overs of spin, conceding just six runs.
Goodbye ball 👋
— Hampshire Cricket (@hantscricket) June 23, 2025
Tilak Varma everybody 🥶
HAM: 257-4 (83.5) trail by 39 runs
📺 Watch ESS v HAM 👉 https://t.co/z9THLFGxWc pic.twitter.com/jNHgmBYjuR
Tilak, speaking to a local BBC station after stumps, said, "I’ve wanted to play in England for three years so now I’m here I want to fulfil this opportunity." The young batter’s calm and gritty knock under pressure shows he is eager to prove himself in the longer format too.
Ishan Kishan, meanwhile, turned heads with an attacking knock for Nottinghamshire against Yorkshire. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter struck 87 off 98 balls, laced with 12 fours and a six. Only Ben Slater, who made 96, scored more for Nottinghamshire. Kishan, signed for a short two-match stint, also made an impact behind the stumps by taking a sharp catch to dismiss opener Adam Lyth off Mohammad Abbas.
📹 That is colossal.
— Notts Outlaws (@TrentBridge) June 23, 2025
Ishan Kishan dispatches an almighty straight six to bring up his and Liam Patterson-White's fifty partnership.
He moves to 82, LPW has 21, and Nottinghamshire are 347-6 midway through the morning.#NOTvYOR | 📺 https://t.co/odtZgMvjZm pic.twitter.com/FvD9uEpiLr
Among other notable names, Jofra Archer made his long-awaited red-ball return for Sussex against Durham. The England pacer, playing his first First-Class match in four years, bowled 14 overs with six maidens and conceded just 28 runs while picking up a wicket. Archer also contributed a quick 31 off 34 balls with three fours and a six, boosting Sussex’s lower order.
Quiz: Who's that IPL player?
Archer’s comeback adds an interesting twist to England’s Test plans, with the hosts currently engaged in a five-match series against India.
With Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan making the most of their opportunities, Indian youngsters are showing they can adapt to County cricket and make valuable contributions in English conditions.
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