Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Wasim Jaffer Names Tilak Varma as Kohli’s ODI Successor
Virat Kohli has batted at number three for India in one-day international cricket.
He has been very successful in that role.
Kohli has said that the 2027 World Cup will be his last.
That means India may eventually need someone new to bat at number three.
Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer thinks Tilak Varma could be a good choice.
Jaffer said Varma has already scored a century at number three.
He also praised Varma for adjusting to batting at numbers five and six.
Jaffer shared his view on his YouTube channel.
Virat Kohli has been India’s number three in ODIs and a major performer in that position.
Kohli, 37, has said the 2027 World Cup will be his last.
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer suggested Tilak Varma as a possible successor at number three.
Jaffer praised Varma’s versatility, noting he had scored a century at number three.
Jaffer also said Varma had adapted well to batting at numbers five and six.
- Who
- Wasim Jaffer suggested Tilak Varma as a possible successor to Virat Kohli at number three for India.
- What
- Jaffer said Varma could fill Kohli’s role at number three in India’s ODI batting order.
- When
- The discussion concerns the 2027 World Cup, which Kohli has said will be his last.
- Where
- Jaffer made the comments on his YouTube channel.
- Why
- Kohli’s stated plan to make the 2027 World Cup his last leaves India facing a future vacancy at number three.
- Format
- One-day internationals (ODIs)
- Current number three
- Virat Kohli
- Suggested successor
- Tilak Varma
- Commentator
- Wasim Jaffer
- Kohli’s stated final World Cup
- 2027
- Jaffer’s assessment
- Varma has scored a century at number three and adapted to numbers five and six.