The upcoming five-match T20 series between India and England, starting on 22nd January, has fans eagerly awaiting the exciting action. One of the key highlights off the field is the camaraderie between Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) and Tilak Varma, two of India’s promising talents. Their bond, which began in the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp, continues to thrive both on and off the field, and their recent journey together to Kolkata only strengthens this connection.
Despite their strong performances, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma were both notably absent from India’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. While Suryakumar had been given opportunities in the ODI format, he struggled to make a lasting impact, which led to his omission. Similarly, Tilak Varma, who has been more consistent in T20s, was not considered for the event either. Interestingly, names like Sanju Samson and Mohammed Siraj also missed out on the selection.
As the India-England series begins, both players are ready to show their prowess. Suryakumar Yadav, the T20 captain, and Tilak Varma were spotted traveling together, and SKY even shared a picture of them on his Instagram story. Both players will be looking to carry their form into this series, particularly Tilak Varma, who had an impressive performance during India’s recent tour of South Africa in 2024, where he scored back-to-back centuries in the T20 series.
Fans can also look forward to seeing them in action together again in the IPL, where both continue to shine for Mumbai Indians (MI). With both players retained ahead of the mega auction, the MI squad is set to feature this dynamic duo once again, thrilling fans with their explosive performances.