India’s Tilak Varma described his unbeaten 69 in the Asia Cup final win against Pakistan as more satisfying than his two T20I centuries, crediting his Hyderabad coaches, family, and teammates for helping him deliver under intense pressure in Dubai.

HYDERABAD: India’s latest sensation Tilak Varma says his unbeaten 69 (53b, 3×4. 4×6) in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday night, gave him bigger satisfaction than his two T-20 international centuries.

“This is because we are playing Pakistan in the final and the pressure was immense. I just backed myself, tried to stay calm,” Tilak said on Tuesday.

“I always believed in myself and was confident of finishing off the game. I am glad that I had the chance to do that. No better feeling than bringing joy to millions of Indian

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