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Tilak Varma Shares Secrets of Managing Pressure in T20 Cricket
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 07:32 AM
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Tilak Varma, a rising T20 cricketer, opened up about the techniques he uses to stay calm under pressure during high‑stakes matches.
Tilak Varma, who has recently made a name for himself in the domestic T20 circuit, spoke to Telangana Today about the mental strategies that keep him focused during crunch moments.
He said that maintaining a routine before each match helps him stay grounded, and that he visualises successful outcomes to build confidence.
Varma also highlighted the importance of breathing exercises and short breaks between overs to reset his mind.
According to the player, the key is to treat each ball as a new opportunity rather than a cumulative pressure point.
He added that support from teammates and coaching staff plays a vital role in managing stress on the field.
He said that maintaining a routine before each match helps him stay grounded, and that he visualises successful outcomes to build confidence.
Varma also highlighted the importance of breathing exercises and short breaks between overs to reset his mind.
According to the player, the key is to treat each ball as a new opportunity rather than a cumulative pressure point.
He added that support from teammates and coaching staff plays a vital role in managing stress on the field.