'Even vice-captains get dropped': E India cricketer's blunt warning to Tilak Varma | TheBriefWire
'Even vice-captains get dropped': E India cricketer's blunt warning to Tilak Varma
Published 26 June 2026 ยท india
India batter Mohammad Kaif cautioned young Tilak Varma, newly appointed T20I vice-captain, that the role offers no job security. Kaif highlighted recent instances like Axar
India batter Mohammad Kaif cautioned young Tilak Varma, newly appointed T20I vice-captain, that the role offers no job security. Kaif highlighted recent instances like Axar Patel and Shubman Gill losing their positions despite leadership roles, emphasizing that consistent performance is paramount in the current Indian team. He stressed that every player, regardless of designation, must continually prove their worth to retain their spot in the playing XI.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 3:38 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 4:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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India batter Mohammad Kaif cautioned young Tilak Varma, newly appointed T20I vice-captain, that the role offers no job security.
Kaif highlighted recent instances like Axar Patel and Shubman Gill losing their positions despite leadership roles, emphasizing that consistent performance is paramount in the current Indian team.
He stressed that every player, regardless of designation, must continually prove their worth to retain their spot in the playing XI.