Tilak Varma Reveals What Happened During Controversial Run Out In IND vs WI 3rd T20I

Tilak Varma. Image Credits: AFPTilak Varma landed in a controversy after a big goof-up during the third T20I against West Indies. Varma, who was run out after a casual attempt to steal a run, has issued a clarification following backlash.The incident happened during the India vs West Indies third T20I in Indore. Batting first, India had posted 223 runs on the board after a 69-run blitz from Sanju Samson.Tilak Varma’s unfortunate run-out in Indore T20IHowever, when Tilak Varma and Axar Patel were batting together, a major misunderstanding resulted in an untimely dismissal of Varma. Axar flicked a delivery from West Indies bowler Gudakesh Motie towards square leg.Fielder Kamil Pooran then dived and managed to keep the ball inside the boundary. But both Axar and Tilak thought the ball had gone for four. Hence, Tilak started walking instead of staying alert and completing the run.By then, the fielders returned the ball, and the stumps were broken at both ends. Axar reached safety, but Tilak was caught short of his crease and was declared run out.ALSO READTilak Varma Scripts History To Surpass Virat Kohli In Elite Indian T20 ListFollowing this, Tilak Varma issued a clarification, saying he hadn't actually seen the ball and began walking, unaware that the West Indies fielders were still playing. He acknowledged the mistake and added that such things happen in cricket."Both Axar and I felt the same way. We thought it was a boundary, which is why I was walking. Unfortunately, the ball was thrown to Axar's end, and he was shown the ball. I did not see the ball. I thought it had gone for four, so I was walking. But these things happen in cricket," Varma told reporters.While Tilak Varma was dismissed on 28 off 16 balls, Axar Patel scored 20 off 14 balls. Eventually, India did reach a par score of 223 runs.Tilak Varma’s performance in T20I seriesHaving said that, so far in the T20I series vs West Indies, Tilak Varma has scored 72 runs in 2 innings with a strike rate of around 211. In the second game, he had hammered 44* off 18 balls.However, while India reached a 249-run total, West Indies managed to chase it down. Regardless, Tilak has shown good touch, especially as vice-captain.With 2 games still left, India lead 2-1 in the series. Hence, the upcoming 4th T20I will be a crucial opportunity for the team to claim the series once and for all.ALSO READSahibzada Farhan Shatters Abhishek Sharma’s World Record In 1st Series As PAK Captain