Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Irfan Pathan Sees Tilak Varma as Future Kohli
Irfan Pathan, a former Indian cricketer, thinks Tilak Varma is like Virat Kohli because he can handle pressure well.
He mentioned Varma's great performance in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, where he scored important runs.
Varma is currently third in the T20I rankings and has scored 567 runs in 20 games.
However, he will miss the first three T20Is against New Zealand due to an injury.
Pathan believes Varma can play a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup team, similar to how Kohli used to.
Irfan Pathan compares Tilak Varma to Virat Kohli for his ability to handle pressure.
Varma's performance in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan was highlighted.
Varma is currently third in the T20I rankings with 567 runs in 20 games.
Varma will miss the first three T20Is against New Zealand due to an injury.
Pathan believes Varma can be a key player in India's T20 World Cup team.
- Who
- Irfan Pathan, Tilak Varma
- What
- Irfan Pathan compares Tilak Varma to Virat Kohli for his ability to handle pressure
- When
- January 14, 2026
- Where
- India's T20 World Cup preparations
- Why
- To highlight Varma's potential as a key player in India's T20 World Cup team
- Player
- Tilak Varma
- Former Player
- Irfan Pathan
- Tournament
- T20 World Cup 2026
- Role Comparison
- Virat Kohli
- Key Match
- Asia Cup 2025 Final
- Varma's Ranking
- 3rd in T20I rankings
- Varma's Stats
- 567 runs in 20 games, average 47.25
- Varma's Injury
- Misses first three T20Is against New Zealand