| Tilak Varma, an Indian cricketer, played for India in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. |
| He hails from Hyderabad, Telangana, and grew up in a financially disadvantaged family. |
| Varma developed a keen interest in sports at a young age. |
| At 10, he joined Legala Sports Academy in Telangana to train in cricket under the mentorship of Salam Bayash. |
| During an interview, Tilak shared how his father and coach supported his cricket journey, with his coach covering his expenses when needed. |
| His first-class debut was in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, playing for Hyderabad and scoring 215 runs in seven matches. |
| In the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he made his List A debut, scoring 180 runs in 5 games and taking 4 wickets for Hyderabad. |
| Tilak represented the U-19 Indian cricket team at the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, playing 6 games and scoring 86 runs. |
| In the 2022 Indian Premier League auction, Mumbai Indians bought him for Rs. 1.9 crore, starting the bidding at Rs. 20 lakh. |
| Tilak, a middle-order batsman, received praise for his performance in the IPL, scoring a blazing 33-ball-61 in the second match against Rajasthan Royals. |
| He is a dog lover and owns a pet dog named Trigger, and he has a strong faith in Lord Ganesha. |
| In April 2022, he became the youngest cricketer to score a half-century for Mumbai Indians. |
| Tilak expressed in interviews his childhood struggles and his desire to provide a better life for his parents with his IPL earnings. |
| During the IPL auction, his bid was 8.5 times his base price, earning him Rs. 1.9 crore with Mumbai Indians. |
| Tilak's father recounted their journey and routines during Varma's Under-14 cricket days in an interview. |
| Overall, Tilak Varma has shown promise and dedication in his cricket career, impressing fans and pundits alike with his talent and hard work. |
